Contemporary Maternal-Newborn Nursing Care (6th Edition)
The underlying philosophy ofContemporary Maternal-Newborn Nursing Carecontinues to focus on the belief that pregnancy and childbirth are normal life processes and that family members are co-participants in care. In the new Fifth Edition, the authors remain committed to providing a text that is accurate and readable, a text that helps students develop the skills and abilities they need now and in the future in an ever-changing health care environment.New and Helpful Learning ToolsChapter Opening Vignettesoffer from-the-heart commentary by nurses in a variety of maternal and women's health roles, illustrating not only the diversity of career options available, but also the deep satisfaction enjoyed by these practitioners.The new Fifth Edition introduces readers to the concept ofEvidence-Based Practicein Chapter One, and provides detailed examples related to maternal-newborn nursing throughout the text.Community-based Nursing Careicons throughout the text identify specific aspects of maternal-newborn nursing care that occur in community or home settings.Assessment Guidesincorporate physical assessment and normal findings, alterations and possible causes, as well as nursing interventions.DetailedTeaching Guideshelp readers successfully plan and organize patient instruction sessions and include suggestions for what to teach, how to teach it, and expected outcomes.Critical Thinking in Practiceboxes provide brief scenarios, while suggested answers in the appendix offer immediate feedback on decision-making skills.Comprehensive Technology and Supplement PackageNEW-A correspondingStudent CD-ROMpackaged free with each text offers NCLEX-style multiple-choice questions, as well as an audio glossary.NEW-Companion WebsiteandSyllabus Manaqer(www.prenhall.com/ladewig). A text-specific, interactive review includes modules for objectives, outlines, audio glossary, case studies, NCLEX review questions, video clips, animations, and much more. Faculty will find the online Syllabus Manager useful for putting basic course information online and creating online assignments.NEW-Onine Course Management Systems.Ask your Prentice Hall Representative or go to www.prenhall.com/demofor more information about theBlackboard, CourseCompass, andWebCTcourses that accompany Contemporary Maternal-Newborn Nursing Care, Fifth Edition.Other supplements include:– Student Workbook– Instructor's Resource Manual– Instructor's Resource CD-ROM– Clinical Handbook– Test Manual--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.