{"product_id":"fast-facts-for-the-medical-surgical-nurse-clinical-orientation-in-a-nutshell","title":"Fast Facts for the Medical- Surgical Nurse: Clinical Orientation in a Nutshell","description":"Written for registered nurses in orientation, this concise, user-friendly resource provides a complete picture of all components of excellent patient care on a busy medical-surgical nursing unit. It covers assessment, key clinical skills\/procedures, and documentation of care in an easily digestible, bulleted format. Time-tested guidance about new nurse orientation to professional practice includes \"proven pearls for success.\" Content is current and evidence-based, and reinforces previously mastered skills in \"key points to remember\" sections. The theme of \"the big picture\" of patient care is a consistent thread throughout.\nClinical chaptersóorganized by body system for easy reference--present common conditions seen in medical-surgical nursing and unit emergencies, along with focused assessments, lab work overview, related procedures and skills, a documentation guide, and common medications including those for pain management. Chapters also cover pre-operative and post-operative care for all conditions. Several \"must-have sections\" include an orientation guide describing what new nurses can expect as they embrace their new role. This section addresses co-workers and supervisors, finding a mentor, hourly rounding, HIPAA reminders, and telephone skills\/customer relations. Another section is devoted to all aspects of infection control, and an appendix provides a wealth of resources and supporting information of particular value to the new nurse. Key Features:\nProvides concise, user-friendly, evidence-based guidance about the \"whole picture\" of nursing on a medical-surgical or sub-acute unit Presents a unique orientation section offering \"proven pearls for success\" Contains focused assessment guides, skills overview, documentation tips, and medications for common medical-surgical conditions and emergencies Addresses pre- and post-operative care and pain control Covers important protocols regarding infection control\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0826119891\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0826119891.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Ciocco MS  RN  BC, Maggie\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book has little sign of wear or use  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43136890896445,"sku":"BVV.0826119891.VG","price":17.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0826119891-0.jpg?v=1777325400","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/fast-facts-for-the-medical-surgical-nurse-clinical-orientation-in-a-nutshell","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}