Critical Care Nursing

"Operation Flight Nurse" offers a captivating glimpse into the high-stakes world of emergency and critical care transport. David Kaniecki, an experienced flight nurse practitioner, shares gripping firsthand accounts of life-altering medical crises, each paired with valuable takeaways for both healthcare professionals and the public. Through Kaniecki's interesting storytelling, readers will witness the intensity and urgency of transporting critically ill patients, while gaining a deeper understanding of the medical conditions and procedures involved. From heart attacks and strokes to rare ...

The Courage to Be Disliked, already an enormous best seller in Asia with more than 3.5 million copies sold, demonstrates how to unlock the power within yourself to be the person you truly want to be. Using the theories of Alfred Adler, one of the three giants of 20th-century psychology, The Courage to Be Disliked follows an illuminating conversation between a philosopher and a young man. The philosopher explains to his pupil how each of us is able to determine our own life, free from the shackles of past experiences, doubts, and the expectations of others.

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,...

In a book as eye-opening as it is riveting, practicing nurse and New York Times columnist Theresa Brown invites us to experience not just a day in the life of a nurse but all the life that happens in just one day in a hospital's cancer ward. In the span of 12 hours, lives can be lost, life-altering medical treatment decisions made, and dreams fulfilled or irrevocably stolen.

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.

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...

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.

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 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 ...

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 ...