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This textbook uses a checklist approach to standardize clinical nursing skills, with 88 procedures organized into chapters containing learning objectives, theory overviews, step-by-step checklists with rationales, and key takeaways. Bold key terms are defined in a glossary, and all checklists are summarized and hyperlinked in the appendix for quick reference.

This open textbook guides graduate students in nursing and education through the literature review process, covering research question formation, literature searching, synthesis, and writing. Written by two librarians with research expertise, the book includes eight chapters with examples, checklists, supplementary materials, and additional resources. It's designed specifically for new graduate students and novice researchers entering their chosen discipline.

This textbook supports nursing students transitioning from associate to baccalaureate degrees, with content grounded in the American Nurses Association's Standards of Professional Practice and Code of Ethics. It covers essential topics including professional practice, 21st-century healthcare, autonomy, communication, interprofessional collaboration, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice. The text provides a comprehensive overview of the nursing profession, accrediting organizations, and foundational competencies for baccalaureate-level nursing.

This textbook addresses a critical gap in nursing education, where only 25% of nurses feel confident in end-of-life care despite its growing importance. It covers death and dying comprehensively, including communication skills, hospice/palliative care models, pain management, ethics, and cultural considerations. The goal is to equip nurses with skills to provide compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families.

This is an open-access Nursing Fundamentals textbook (CC-BY licensed) designed for entry-level nursing students. It aligns with the Wisconsin Technical College System curriculum, NCLEX-RN (2019) and NCLEX-PN (2020) test plans, and Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act requirements.

This is a comprehensive set of notes covering a wide range of Python programming topics, from basics to advanced concepts. The guide includes essential areas like data structures, object-oriented programming, web development, machine learning, and API integration.

This guide helps you prepare for technical interviews by covering common Core Java topics. It features a "Java Collections Cheat Sheet" that breaks down the time complexity of various data structures.

Written by midwives for midwives, Myles Textbook for Midwives has been a foundational text in midwifery education for over six decades, offering comprehensive coverage of topics essential to 21st-century practice. The textbook is recognized as a leading international resource and is known for its clear and accessible writing style. It equips midwives to handle the complexities of childbearing and parenthood by focusing on normality while also addressing complex health needs. The content is grounded in the latest research and evidence-based practice, covering critical frameworks that govern midwifery, including ethical and legal aspects.

This note covers essential pharmacology topics including drug discovery, mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacogenetics. It examines the autonomic nervous system, condition-specific medications, antibiotics, hormonal therapies, immunopharmacology, drug interactions, poisoning, and skin pharmacology.

This collection comprises eight lectures on elementary psychology of feeling and attention, delivered at Columbia University in February 1908. The lectures cover sensation and its attributes, affection criteria, the tridimensional theory of feeling, attention as sensory clearness, the laws of attention, and related psychological concepts.

This eBook is freely available worldwide under the Project Gutenberg License, allowing you to copy, share, and reuse it with minimal restrictions. Users outside the United States should verify local copyright laws before use.

The early childhood years are foundational to lifelong development, establishing patterns that shape future outcomes. During this crucial period, protecting children's health and safety is essential, as quality early care and education programs significantly influence positive developmental trajectories.