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Positive Solutions of Differential, Difference and Integral Equations

Positive Solutions of Differential, Difference and Integral Equations

R.P. Agarwal; Donal O'Regan; Patricia J.Y. Wong

Springer
2010
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In analysing nonlinear phenomena many mathematical models give rise to problems for which only nonnegative solutions make sense. In the last few years this discipline has grown dramatically. This state-of-the-art volume offers the authors' recent work, reflecting some of the major advances in the field as well as the diversity of the subject. Audience: This volume will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in mathematical analysis and its applications, whose work involves ordinary differential equations, finite differences and integral equations.
Enfermería, por el cuidado de la salud y la vida

Enfermería, por el cuidado de la salud y la vida

Marianela Parra; Patricia Naulaguari M; Aydee Angulo R

Editorial Academica Espanola
2019
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La Enfermer a es una ciencia que permite verle al ser humano como un ser hol stico en las diferentes etapas de la vida; en ese contexto este documento compila diversas tem ticas que incluye: una visi n epidemiol gica de la nutrici n, elementos de salud laboral de las enfermeras, pues al ser ellas las cuidadoras surge como interrogante Quien cuida de las cuidadoras? adem s de centrar los dotes investigativos del personal de enfermer a con el tema, Investigadoras por naturaleza, se enfoca tambi n en un an lisis de la invisibilizaci n de la profesi n en algunos espacios; sin descuidar a una poblaci n vulnerable como la materno - infantil, y un enfoque global sobre las enfermedades raras. Todos estos temas se presentan con una visi n integradora que invita a su an lisis; pero a la vez, que incentive en los lectores la posibilidad de investigar.
Business Ethics

Business Ethics

Andrew Wicks; R. Freeman; Patricia Werhane; Kirsten Martin

Pearson
2009
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For undergraduate business ethics courses. The ethical training business students need to be successful in today’s challenging business world. Recent scandals have created a mistrust that has spread through the entire business sector, jeopardising public confidence in the stock market and economy. Now more than ever, it’s important for students to understand the moral foundations, rules, and implications that are vital to the core of business. Business Ethics presents an in-depth introduction of business ethics that emphasises the role of ethics as a critical part to management success.
Callaham's Russian-English Dictionary of Science and Technology

Callaham's Russian-English Dictionary of Science and Technology

Ludmilla Ignatiev Callaham; Patricia E. Newman; John R. Callaham

John Wiley Sons Inc
1996
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Authoritative, comprehensive, and up-to-date—an indispensable resource for translators of Russian scientific and technical materials The spirit of cooperation that now exists between the Russian scientific community and its English-speaking colleagues has opened a floodgate of Russian language technical and scientific documents. To meet the demand for an authoritative and up-to-date reference, the classic Callaham's Russian-English Dictionary of Science and Technology has now been published in a new edition that encompasses the latest additions to the technical vocabulary. The product of decades of painstaking research by distinguished Russian language translators, this essential reference book upholds the high standard of thoroughness and accuracy that scientific and technical translators require. Technical specialists all over the English-speaking world—translators and interpreters, scientists, and engineers—will welcome the arrival of the Fourth Edition of Callaham's Russian-English Dictionary of Science and Technology. *Over 120,000 Russian terms in the physical, life science, and engineering disciplines, and an additional 5,000 of the most frequently used, nontechnical terms *Entries organized around common roots and arranged in paragraph form for greater efficiency *The most comprehensive translations of Russian verbs found in any technical dictionary, complete with variations in meaning for different contexts *Instructive linguistic information on how Russian prefixes, suffixes, and roots combine to form new words
The Incredible Payback

The Incredible Payback

Dave NELSON; Patricia E. MOODY; Jonathan R. STEGNER

Amacom
2004
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"The authors of the widely acclaimed "The Purchasing Machine" deliver an eye-opening look at the power of supply management with " The Incredible Payback." This timely book presents amazing success stories from best-of-the-best procurement organizations like Honda, Delphi, John Deere, and others. Using the same cost-management strategies implemented at these leading organizations, "The Incredible Payback"shows how any company can reap benefits including: * saving up to 30 percent on material and service expenses * leveraging technology to accelerate savings * high-yield supplier development programs * extension of financial opportunities throughout the highest levels of the enterprise, exponentially increasing savings potential Great companies save money every day. Now every organization can realize " The Incredible Payback""
Magic City: Recent Spells

Magic City: Recent Spells

Holly Black; Patricia Briggs; Jim Butcher; Simon R. Green; Charles De Lint; Carrie Vaughn

Prime Books
2014
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Bright lights, big city...magic spells, witchcraft, wizardry, fairies, devilry, and more. Urban living, at least in fantasy fiction, is full of both magical wonder and dark enchantment. Street kids may have supernatural beings to protect them or have such powers themselves. Brujería may be part of your way of life. Crimes can be caused (and solved) with occult arts and even a losing sports team's "curse" can be lifted with wizardry. And be careful of what cab you call — it might take you on a journey beyond belief! Some of the best stories of urban enchantment from the last few years gathered in one volume full of hex appeal and arcane arts.
Interval Type-3 Fuzzy Systems: Theory and Design

Interval Type-3 Fuzzy Systems: Theory and Design

Oscar Castillo; Juan R. Castro; Patricia Melin

Springer Nature Switzerland AG
2022
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This book briefly reviews the basic concepts of type-2 fuzzy systems and then describes the proposed definitions for interval type-3 fuzzy sets and relations, also interval type-3 inference and systems. The use of type-2 fuzzy systems has become widespread in the leading economy sectors, especially in industrial and application areas, such as services, health, defense, and so on. However, recently the use of interval type-3 fuzzy systems has been receiving increasing attention and some successful applications have been developed in the last year. These issues were taken into consideration for this book, as we did realize that there was a need to offer the main theoretical concepts of type-3 fuzzy logic, as well as methods to design, develop and implement the type-3 fuzzy systems. A review of basic concepts and their use in the design and implementation of interval type-3 fuzzy systems, which are relatively new models of uncertainty and imprecision, are presented. The main focus of thiswork is based on the basic reasons of the need for interval type-3 fuzzy systems in different areas of application. In addition, we describe methods for designing interval type-3 fuzzy systems and illustrate this with some examples and simulations.
Interval Type-3 Fuzzy Systems: Theory and Design

Interval Type-3 Fuzzy Systems: Theory and Design

Oscar Castillo; Juan R. Castro; Patricia Melin

Springer Nature Switzerland AG
2023
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This book briefly reviews the basic concepts of type-2 fuzzy systems and then describes the proposed definitions for interval type-3 fuzzy sets and relations, also interval type-3 inference and systems. The use of type-2 fuzzy systems has become widespread in the leading economy sectors, especially in industrial and application areas, such as services, health, defense, and so on. However, recently the use of interval type-3 fuzzy systems has been receiving increasing attention and some successful applications have been developed in the last year. These issues were taken into consideration for this book, as we did realize that there was a need to offer the main theoretical concepts of type-3 fuzzy logic, as well as methods to design, develop and implement the type-3 fuzzy systems. A review of basic concepts and their use in the design and implementation of interval type-3 fuzzy systems, which are relatively new models of uncertainty and imprecision, are presented. The main focus of thiswork is based on the basic reasons of the need for interval type-3 fuzzy systems in different areas of application. In addition, we describe methods for designing interval type-3 fuzzy systems and illustrate this with some examples and simulations.
Nursing Interventions & Clinical Skills

Nursing Interventions & Clinical Skills

Anne G. Perry; Patricia A. Potter; Wendy R. Ostendorf

Mosby
2019
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Master nursing skills with this guide from the respected Perry, Potter & Ostendorf author team! The concise coverage in Nursing Interventions & Clinical Skills, 7th Edition makes it easy to learn the skills most commonly used in everyday nursing practice. Clear, step-by-step instructions cover more than 160 basic, intermediate, and advanced skills - from measuring body temperature to insertion of a peripheral intravenous device - using evidence-based concepts to improve patient safety and outcomes. A streamlined, visual approach makes the book easy to read, and an Evolve companion website enhances learning with review questions and handy checklists for each clinical skill. Coverage of more than 160 skills and interventions addresses the basic, intermediate, and advanced skills you'll use every day in practice. Safe Patient Care Alerts highlight risks or other key information to know in performing skills, so you can plan ahead at each step of nursing care. Unique! Using Evidence in Nursing Practice chapter provides the information needed to use evidence-based care to solve clinical problems. Coverage of evidence-based nursing techniques includes the concept of care bundles, structured practices that improve patient safety and outcomes, in addition to the coverage of teach-back. Delegation & Collaboration guidelines help you make decisions in whether to delegate a skill to unlicensed assistive personnel, and indicates what key information must be shared. Teach-Back step shows how to evaluate the success of patient teaching, so you can see whether the patient understands a task or topic or if additional teaching may be needed. Recording guidelines describe what should be reported and documented after performing skills, with Hand-off Reporting sections listing important patient care information to include in the handoff. Special Considerations indicate the additional risks or accommodations you may face when caring for pediatric or geriatric patients, as well as patients in home care settings. A consistent format for nursing skills makes it easier to perform skills, organized by Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation. Media resources include skills performance checklists on the Evolve companion website and related lessons, videos, and interactive exercises on Nursing Skills Online. NEW! 2017 Infusion Nurses Society standards are included on administering IVs and on other changes in evidence-based practice. NEW Disaster Preparedness chapter focuses on caring for patients after biological, chemical, or radiation exposure. NEW! SBAR samples show how to quickly and effectively communicate a patient's condition in terms of Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. NEW! Practice Reflections sections include a clinical scenario and questions, helping you reflect on clinical and simulation experiences. NEW! Three Master Debriefs help you develop a better understanding of the "big picture" by synthesizing skill performance with overall patient care.
Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques

Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques

Anne G. Perry; Patricia A. Potter; Wendy R. Ostendorf; Nancy Laplante

Mosby
2021
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Learn clinical nursing skills and prepare for success on the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination! Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 10th Edition provides clear, step-by-step guidelines to more than 200 basic, intermediate, and advanced skills. With more than 1,200 full-color illustrations, a nursing process framework, and a focus on evidence-based practice, this manual helps you learn to think critically, ask the right questions at the right time, and make timely decisions. New to this edition are NGN-style unfolding case studies, preparing you for the changes to the NCLEX exam. Written by respected nursing experts Anne Griffin Perry, Patricia A. Potter, Wendy Ostendorf, and Nancy Laplante, this trusted text is the bestselling nursing skills book on the market! Comprehensive coverage includes more than 200 basic, intermediate, and advanced nursing skills and procedures. Rationales for each step within skills explain the why as well as the how of each skill, and include citations from the current literature. Clinical Decision Points alert you to key steps that affect patient outcomes and help them modify care as needed to meet individual patient needs. Unique! Unexpected Outcomes and Related Interventions sections highlight what might go wrong and how to appropriately intervene. Clinical Debrief at the end of each chapter provides case-based review questions that focus on issues such as managing conflict, care prioritization, patient safety, and decision-making. More than 1,200 full-color photos and drawings make it easier to visualize concepts and procedures. Five-step nursing process format helps you apply the nursing process while learning each skill. Coverage of QSEN core competencies is incorporated into each lesson, including the areas of delegation and collaboration, reporting and recording, safety guidelines, and considerations relating to teaching, pediatric, geriatric, and home care. Unique! Using Evidence in Nursing Practice chapter covers the entire process of conducting research, including collecting, evaluating, and applying evidence from published research. F NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style unfolding case studies include answers at the back of the book, providing optimal preparation for the Next Generation NCLEX Examination.
Skills Performance Checklists for Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques

Skills Performance Checklists for Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques

Anne G. Perry; Patricia A. Potter; Wendy R. Ostendorf; Nancy Laplante

Mosby
2021
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Track your performance of clinical nursing skills with convenient checklists! Skills Performance Checklists makes it easy to document and assess your proficiency in all of the more than 200 skills and procedures presented in Perry & Potter's Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 10th Edition text. Follow these checklists step by step, and mark the completion of each step. Perforated pages make it easy to submit your work to instructors for evaluation. It's an excellent tool for building and assessing essential nursing skills! More than 200 skills performance checklists are included, with step-by-step instructions for each of the basic, intermediate, and advanced nursing skills in the Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 10th Edition textbook. Thorough and convenient documentation of skill mastery makes it easier to evaluate your performance of each skill. Perforated pages make it easy to submit forms to instructors during clinical skills lab. F NEW! Updated content ensures that each checklist reflects the latest accepted clinical practice.
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing

Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing

Barbara L. Yoost; Lynne R. Crawford; Patricia Castaldi

Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
2022
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Get the review and practice you need to master the role of today's nurse! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Yoost's Fundamentals of Nursing, 3rd Edition, this study guide provides a variety of exercises and activities to reinforce your understanding of nursing concepts and skills. Chapter reviews use engaging activities to make learning more meaningful, and review questions help you apply concepts to the practice setting. Now with new Next Generation NCLEX®-style practice questions, this study guide also prepares you for success on classroom and NCLEX examinations. Chapter review questions include multiple-choice, matching, true/false, and image labeling questions, testing your comprehension of nursing fundamentals and making learning more fun. Answers and detailed rationales for all of the questions are included in the back of the study guide. Skills performance checklists on the Evolve website are completely updated to match the latest versions of nursing skills, and are both interactive and printable. NEW! Next Generation NCLEX®-style practice questions in clinical chapters help you develop skills in clinical judgment. NEW! Updated content reflects changes to the Fundamentals of Nursing, 3rd Edition textbook. NEW! Preliminary Readings refer you back to the related chapter in the textbook. NEW! Open-ended questions provide questions, activities, and guidance to make study group time more productive.
How to Use Herbs, Nutrients, & Yoga in Mental Health

How to Use Herbs, Nutrients, & Yoga in Mental Health

Richard P. Brown; Patricia L. Gerbarg; Philip R. Muskin

WW Norton Co
2012
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Many physicians and therapists agree that herbs and mind-body practices enhance health, but many more are reluctant to integrate them into their clinical work because of a lack of training or, given how long it takes to master the use of hundreds of different herbs, a lack of time. But the trend is clear: clients and consumers alike want control over their health care choices, making the time ripe for a practical resource that guides both the clinician and the consumer on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This book answers that call. Three noted experts in integrative medicine, Drs. Brown, Gerbarg, and Muskin, demystify the complexities of alternative mental health care, giving readers a comprehensive yet accessible guidebook to the best treatment options out there. From mood, memory, and anxiety disorders to ADD, sexual enhancement issues, psychotic disorders, and substance abuse, every chapter covers a major diagnostic category. The authors then present a range of complementary and alternative treatments-including the use of herbs, nutrients, vitamins, nootropics, hormones, and mind-body practices- that they have found to be beneficial for various conditions within each category. For example, B complex vitamins and folate have been shown to help with depression; omega-3 fatty acids can offer relief for bipolar sufferers; coherent and resonant breathing techniques-used by Buddhist monks-induce healthy alpha rhythms in the brain to relieve anxiety; the elderly can boost their memory by taking the ancient medicinal herb Rhodiola rosea; and those with chronic fatigue syndrome can find comfort in acupuncture and yoga. Focusing on evidence-based approaches, the research, the authors' clinical experience, and the potential risks and benefits of each treatment are carefully examined. Brown, Gerbarg, and Muskin have distilled an otherwise daunting field of treatment down to its basics: their overriding approach is to present the CAM methods that are most practical in a clinical setting, easy to administer, and low in side effects. With helpful summary tables at the end of each chapter, clinical pearls, and case vignettes interspersed throughout, this is a must-have resource for all clinicians and consumers who want the best that alternative medicine has to offer.
Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques

Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques

Anne G. Perry; Patricia A. Potter; Wendy R. Ostendorf; Nancy Laplante

Elsevier Health Sciences
2024
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Learn the clinical nursing skills you will use every day and prepare for success on the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination! Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 11th Edition provides clear, step-by-step guidelines to more than 200 basic, intermediate, and advanced skills. With more than 1,200 full-color illustrations, a nursing process framework, and a focus on evidence-based practice, this manual helps you learn to think critically, ask the right questions at the right time, and make timely decisions. Written by a respected team of experts, this trusted text is the bestselling nursing skills book on the market! Comprehensive coverage includes more than 200 basic, intermediate, and advanced nursing skills and procedures. Rationales for each step within skills explain the "why" as well as the "how" of each skill and include citations from the current literature. Clinical Judgments alert you to key steps that affect patient outcomes and help you modify care as needed to meet individual patient needs. UNIQUE! Unexpected Outcomes and Related Interventions sections highlight what might go wrong and how to appropriately intervene. Clinical Review Questions at the end of each chapter provides case-based review questions that focus on issues such as managing conflict, care prioritization, patient safety, and decision-making. More than 1,200 full-color photos and drawings help you visualize concepts and procedures. Nursing process format provides a consistent presentation that helps you apply the process while learning each skill. NEW! All-new Clinical Judgment in Nursing Practice chapter incorporates concepts of the NCSBN clinical judgment model. Updated evidence-based literature is incorporated throughout the skills. NEW! End-of-chapter questions and end-of-unit unfolding case studies provide optimal preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX® (NGN).
Skills Performance Checklists for Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques

Skills Performance Checklists for Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques

Anne G. Perry; Patricia A. Potter; Wendy R. Ostendorf; Nancy Laplante

Elsevier Health Sciences
2024
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Track your performance of clinical nursing skills with this convenient resource! Skills Performance Checklists makes it easy to document and assess your proficiency in each of the more than 200 skills and procedures presented in the Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 11th Edition text. Simply follow these checklists step by step, mark the completion of each step, then tear off the perforated pages to submit your work for evaluation. It's an excellent tool for building and assessing essential nursing skills! More than 200 skills performance checklists provide step-by-step instructions for each of the basic, intermediate, and advanced nursing skills in the Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 11th Edition textbook. Thorough and convenient documentation of skill mastery makes it easier for instructors to evaluate your performance of each skill and for you to do self-evaluations. Perforated pages make it easy to submit forms to instructors during clinical skills lab. NEW! Updated content ensures that each checklist reflects the latest accepted clinical practice.
Potter & Ostendorf's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures

Potter & Ostendorf's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures

Anne G. Perry; Patricia A. Potter; Wendy R. Ostendorf; Nancy Laplante

Elsevier Health Sciences
2026
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Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures is a concise, pocket-sized study tool and clinical reference based on the best-selling textbook Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 11th Edition! This spiral-bound presents more than 85 key nursing skills in a convenient, A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques to help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them. With the latest in evidence-based practice this essential guide is a great tool to help you safely and effectively perform core nursing skills. . Authoritative content is based on (and matches) the most recent edition of Perry, Potter Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques-making this a great reference for students who need a quick, handy skills resource that matches their core text. . A clear and concise 2-column format with rationales for each skill step provides the "what? and the "why? for each step of every skill. . A gloving logo is imbedded in the skills steps to help students identify circumstances when clean gloves should be applied, or gloves should be changed before proceeding to the next step of the skill. . Safety Alerts within the skills highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skill. . Special Considerations, including content for Teaching, Pediatric and Geriatric Patients, and Home Care settings, raise awareness of additional risks or accommodations needed when caring for patients in these populations. . Documentation Guidelines provide bulleted lists of what should be documented in the patient records. . Unexpected outcomes / Related interventions provide trouble-shooting information for common problems that may develop when performing a skill and appropriate actions to take. . A straightforward A to Z organization of skills makes it easy for students to quickly locate each skill. . The convenient pocket format (including the spiral binding, back cover flap for bookmarking, convenient trim size) allows the book to lay flat and be kept on the relevant pages for quick referencing. . The user-friendly design includes simple, effective layout-like having each skill begin on a new page-to reduce confusion and make navigating content easy. UPDATED skills throughout match the latest evidence-based practice, guidelines, and standards to ensure safe, effective skills performance.