Health promotion strategies through the lifespan eighth edition

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Genre Nurses' Instruction. M8 The Physical Object Pagination p. Community Reviews 0 Feedback? Lists containing this Book. During the 44 years as a nurse and the 28 years as a nurse practitioner, Judith has used her background skills in English to teach both English and nursing in a college setting. She has held various positions in the emergency room, medical-surgical units, visiting nurse association, private duty cases, hospital occupational.

In addition to being the co-author of the first text on health promotion and development through the life span, Judith has written six articles and has spoken to various college nursing students.

Going forward, Judith plans to continue with the Africa projects, substitute for nurse practitioners when needed, as well as have more time to spend with the children and grandchildren who live in other states. He also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in psychiatric epidemiology at Washington University in St. He is certified as a clinical specialist in adult psychiatric-mental health nursing and is especially interested in the mental health of older adults, trauma clients, and the psychosocial care of the physically ill.

Yakimo is currently an assistant professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing, where he teaches psychiatric nursing and epidemiology and also serves as a consultant in evidence-based practice and research to a local hospital. His research interests focus on the quality of care and the analysis of outcomes within nursing practice. He was recently elected as a Distinguished Practitioner in the National Academies.

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You have successfully signed out and will be required to sign back in should you need to download more resources. This title is out of print. Ruth Beckmann Murray, Ed. Availability This title is out of print. Description For Nursing Courses in Growth and Development, Health Promotion or Basic Clinical Theory in the Fundamentals of Nursing This valued resource provides a holistic approach to the health promotion of the individual and family throughout all developmental stages, from birth to death.

Organization This text introduces students to the highly complex, normal person and the family during the entire life span—from birth to death. Chapters 1, 2, and 3 present theories, models, and principles that apply to practice in any setting, across age groups.

Strategies for promoting health are woven into the narrative of this book, but primary interventions are called out in this new feature to make them more visible. Goals for the health of individuals and families are included in boxes highlighting the U. Department of Health and Human Services Initiative to set objectives for health. These statements support the well-being and ethical and cultural competency of the nurse or health care provider, with key concepts and tips for practice.

These boxes provide tips and instructions to relay to clients about issues involving family life, health practices, and other aspects of healthy living.

These studies provide examples of real-life situations involving concepts and topics related to the chapter. Incorporating research into practice is essential to good practice. This helpful feature provides a clear example of how to read and assess a study. NANDA nursing diagnoses related to specified topics appear in these boxes. Each chapter begins with Objectives to alert students to content they will be expecte.

New to This Edition. Interventions for Health Promotion boxes highlight primary strategies for promoting health.

Client Education boxes offer tips and instructions to relay to clients about issues involving family life, health practices, and other aspects of healthy living. Practice Point boxes provide statements to support the well-being and ethical and cultural competency of the nurse or health care provider, with key concepts and tips for practice.

Glossary End-of-chapter review questions Appendices: Nutrition and Legal and Illegal Drugs Increased covered of contemporary issues, such as cults, gangs, child abduction, and the negative effects of media Updated information and critical thinking exercises link to the text on the Companion Website at www. About the Author s.