"Simple text and photographs present nurses and their role in the community"-- Provided by publisher.

As death approaches, both patient and family must cope with grief, pain, and seemingly unanswerable questions. It's a time of challenge, of concerns. But, as hospice nurse Karen Whitley Bell reminds us, it also offers an opportunity to explore and rediscover the fuller, richer meaning of life. Drawing on her years of experience, Bell has created a comprehensive, insightful guide to every aspect of hospice care and the final stages of life. She discusses...

"Everyone has days, weeks, even months they wish they could do over--but what about an entire year? After living through the worst twelve months of her life, intensive care nurse Olive Watson is given a second chance to relive her past and attempt to discover where she went wrong... After a year of hardships, including a messy breakup with her longtime boyfriend Phil, the prospect of her mother's remarriage, and heartbreaking patient losses at the...

"The anticipation of her sixtieth birthday motivated Becky Blue to delve into the magic and mystery of her own more days. Could she free herself from the world's well-worn view of aging and instead embrace a fresh outlook, full of surprises and serendipity? Could she leave the worry and find the wonder? Turning follows Blue as she sets sail on her own aging journey and challenges readers of all ages to follow in her wake. Drawing on the author's faith...

Imagine what it's like to be constantly confused. It is a painful, frustrating problem for the client as well as the health care assistant. It is the intention of this program to give the health care assistant the necessary information to deal more effectively with the client/resident who is confused.

Describes the life and accomplishments of the nineteenth-century English woman who made reforms to hospital care and became the founder of modern nursing.

"From the author of The Day We Met ("As with Me Before You, by Jojo Moyes, I couldn't put this book down."--Katie Fforde) comes a beautiful, life-affirming novel that sparkles with love and wonder. We Are All Made of Stars is an unforgettable story about second chances, the power of words, and the resilience of the heart"-- Provided by publisher. "Hospice nurse Stella prefers the night shift after Afghanistan left her veteran husband a changed man,...

This program will give the nursing assistant the necessary information to increase and maintain mobility through client/resident incentives and the use of many assistive devices. Learn correct transfer techniques and elements of good body mechanics. An Appropriate for ALL healthcare environments.