Critical Care Nursing

When Dr. Ernst stands in the center of the ICU, surrounded on all sides by computer terminals and cardiac monitors, he imagines he is on the bridge of the starship Enterprise, a guardian of unknown galaxies. But by 3:00 a.m. the space fantasy has dissipated into the air like so much ether, leaving behind only a profound and desperate desire for sleep. The needs of Ernst’s patients are as endless as his round of duty. Their lives are mere blips on the VDT console, their last bids for fading life sound as alarm bells in the night.

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.

Conquer the CCRN Pediatric Exam is a focused, high-yield guide designed to help pediatric nurses strengthen their understanding of critical care principles and identify areas needing further review. This concise resource provides a streamlined overview of essential topics such as respiratory distress, sepsis, fluid balance, pharmacologic interventions, sedation protocols, and neurological assessment—delivered with clarity and clinical relevance. Each chapter targets a specific content area commonly seen in pediatric critical care units, emphasizing the knowledge base needed for confident,...

Conquer the CCRN Adult Exam is a concise, practical overview designed to support your critical care nursing certification journey. This guide is not meant to replace comprehensive textbooks or exhaustive review programs. Instead, it serves as a high-yield resource that highlights essential clinical concepts, helping you reinforce your knowledge and identify areas for deeper study. Each chapter focuses on a key system or concept relevant to adult critical care nursing, including cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions, neurologic emergencies, renal and metabolic issues, pharmacology, and ...

Army combat veteran and registered nurse Erin Olszewski's most deeply held values were put to the test when she arrived as a travel nurse at Elmhurst Hospital in the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. After serving in Iraq, she was back on the front lines - and this time, she found, the situation was even worse. Rooms were filthy, nurses were lax with sanitation measures, and hospital-acquired cases of COVID-19 were spreading like wildfire.

Dr. Peter Werner Ernst is an internal medicine resident at a major hospital's intensive care unit. He functions on eight hours of sleep for every three shifts at work. Overseeing the care of eight patients, Dr. Ernst's job is to keep death at bay--at least until the day shift comes on, and any potential death goes on someone else's record.

Flight Medicine: The Pursuit of Excellence is a book that will inspire flight medicine enthusiasts, students in high school and college, current flight team members, or professionals who aspire to fly for an air medical program. This book is the culmination of lessons learned during 13.5 years working as a flight nurse. Due to an accident, Dan Turner became disabled physically and this book is his final contribution to a career that he truly loved. It passes on a career’s worth of knowledge from the eyes of one of the best clinicians to ever have flown.

Ready to conquer your CCRN certification? This comprehensive audiobook is your ultimate companion for mastering critical care nursing concepts and passing your exam with confidence!

The audiobook is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical undergraduate organic chemistry course. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized sections. There are key takeaways following each chapter to drive home key points and quizzes to review commonly tested questions.

Conquer Nursing School Tests: Your Strategy Guide to Clinical Judgment, Critical Thinking, and Exam Success offers a focused, high-yield review of the essential thinking skills needed to succeed in nursing school exams and prepare for the NCLEX. This concise guide is not designed to cover every detail or topic exhaustively. Instead, it serves as a supplemental tool to help students reinforce core concepts, apply critical thinking in clinical scenarios, and sharpen their test-taking approach. Each chapter emphasizes practical nursing knowledge — from interpreting vital signs and managing ...

If you're looking for a more advanced understanding of mechanical ventilation written in simple language, then this book is for you. Building upon what you learned in the bestseller "Ventilator Modes Made Easy", you will gain confidence understanding the interaction between the ventilator and the your patient. This book is full of practical and actionable tips to help you help your patient.

Conquer the CCRN Neonatal Exam: Your Guide to Neonatal Critical Care Nursing Certification is a concise overview designed to support nurses preparing for the CCRN Neonatal exam. This guide is not intended to serve as a comprehensive textbook or an all-inclusive review. Instead, it offers a focused summary of the essential concepts most relevant to neonatal critical care. Each chapter targets a core area—ranging from cardiovascular and respiratory systems to ethical practice, evidence-based care, and family engagement—allowing readers to quickly reinforce their understanding and identify...

Experience the thrill of a lifetime with 50 Flights, an expanded 2nd edition offering gripping stories from the trauma field. This is not for the faint of heart - come along and experience first-hand what emergency healthcare professionals encounter daily in their high-pressure jobs. Strap into the jump seat and see for yourself as you are taken on a journey through heart-breaking and riveting true-life experiences. Through these poignant tales, you'll gain an appreciation of the challenging environment of emergency medicine, trauma, and critical care, and understand what it takes to ...