Health Assessment

"Pharmacology" is a term that is commonly used to describe the study of the effects of chemicals on living organisms, especially humans. Pharmacists are trained to dispense medications and provide advice about their use, while a family nurse practitioner (FPP) specializes in caring for patients and administering medication. In order to practice as a FNP you must be licensed by your states medical board and accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). To become an FNP you need at least 4 years of college education with either pre-med, biology major or nursing degree. The ...

This health assessment book for nursing students helps relieve that pressure and anxiety by providing a no fluff, easy-to-understand, full-of-pictures physical assessment that you can easily learn.

Book Description for "Psychological Evaluations for Criminal Justice" Unlock the expertise and insights you need to excel in forensic psychology! "Psychological Evaluations for Criminal Justice" is the definitive guide for mental health professionals, legal practitioners, and students aiming to navigate the complex intersection of psychology and law. With a practical approach, cutting-edge research, and step-by-step techniques, this book equips you with the tools to provide legally defensible evaluations, write clear forensic reports, and give compelling expert testimony. This book covers ...

In recent history, planned violent attacks have persisted in the United States and abroad. These attacks have continued to illustrate the need for improved threat assessment and management efforts at local and national levels. In the few years since its publication in 2014, the International Handbook of Threat Assessment has become the gold standard textbook for the prevention of targeted violence. With this new edition, editors J. Reid Meloy and Jens Hoffmann have expanded their landmark text.

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your Health Education Systems, Inc. Admission Assessment or HESI A2. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you need to know to succeed on your test. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized chapters. There are key takeaways following each chapter to drive home key points and quizzes to review commonly tested questions.

In Trauma Made Simple, trauma expert Dr. Jamie Marich brings her practical style of training to audio, using clinical common sense to wade through theory, research, and hype surrounding trauma. Learn about trauma in a way that is relevant to clinical work, including extensive coverage on PTSD and other diagnoses through a bio-psycho-social-spiritual lens. Make clinically informed decisions based on setting, client preparedness, and other contextual variables. Develop strategies for treatment planning based on the best possible treatments in the field today.

Developed from years of working with the most challenging suicidal cases, Dr. Meagan N. Houston has created a workbook to prepare you for all the intricacies that affect clients' choices to live or die. Treating Suicidal Clients & Self-Harm Behaviors is filled with proven assessments, unique worksheets and action-based methods to help your clients navigate and survive the turbulent periods of their lives where suicidal and/or self-harm behaviors appear to be their primary options to cope.

In a society that values independence, self-preservation, and individualistic thinking, we are missing the key to fulfillment: Connection through attachment. Simply, attachment is the way that we connect to each other. Without attachment, people feel alone to deal with challenges they face, which leads to distress, dysfunction, and mental health disorders. Improve your client's relationships by teaching them strategies to feel more connected reestablish trust, and restore positive emotions..

Threat management expert Spencer Coursen offers proactive strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of hostile encounters and emergency situations in The Safety Trap: A Security Expert’s Secrets for Staying Safe in a Dangerous World.

Spirited infants are the outliers—the exceptions to the “rules,” the extraordinary ones. They arrive in this world genetically wired to be alert and intense. Spirited babies put parents to the test and raising them takes special skills and patient perseverance. In this groundbreaking new book, beloved parenting expert Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D., offers her findings in the fields of neuroscience, sleep, temperament, self-regulation, attachment, and parent-child interactions, and shares what she has learned from hands-on experiences with families.

Training people in sport as a coach or in fitness as a personal trainer is certainly rewarding work. But there's a problem: What do we do next? There are countless books on diet and exercise, hundreds of machines; devices; and gimmicks to train people, and new gadgets and gizmos are popping up with every passing day.

Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment, 2nd Edition, helps professionals learn how to identify, assess, and diagnose autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In a time when detection and awareness of ASD are on the rise, this book addresses the primary domains of assessment, discusses the purpose of assessment, suggests test instruments, and identifies the unique clinical applications of each instrument to the diagnosis of ASD.

The Kindle eBook titled **"The Role of Risk Assessment in Psychiatric Care: A Professional's Guide"** delves into the critical aspects of conducting risk assessments in psychiatric settings. Chapter 1, "Introduction to Risk Assessment in Psychiatry," emphasizes the essential nature of risk assessments for the safety of both patients and healthcare providers. It outlines how these assessments are instrumental in identifying potential threats, informing treatment plans, and fostering collaboration among care teams. The comprehensive approach ensures that interventions are effectively tailored...

This book should be required reading for anyone in the medical profession who wishes to become and examining Committee Member to Determine Incapacity. It explains the duties, responsibilities, pros and cons of the profession. There is also a section describing each states requirements for becoming an Examining Committee Member and the websites where applications are accepted.

As residents, we understand the burnout epidemic is driven by the system - but the system won't change overnight. This book can help you reduce stress and improve your performance with practical solutions that won't take years to implement or permission to start. Using best practices and evidence-based research, this step-by-step guide outlines a series of practical solutions proven to decrease burnout for those with no time, no money, and no power.

Save your life from your stuff with minimalist living. Declutter your home. Live simply. Save money. Learn mental tricks to want what you already have, instead of always craving more. Minimalism doesn't mean you live in a bare apartment and own three shirts. Minimalism means cutting out the things in your life that waste your time, energy and money, so you can spend time on the things you love and cherish most. It's true: Less is more.

In lively prose that is as engaging as it is illuminating, Dattner tells a host of true stories of those he has worked with - from the woman who was so scapegoated by her colleagues that she decided to quit, to the clueless boss who was too quick to blame his staff. He shares a wealth of insight from the study of human evolution and psychology to reveal the underlying reasons why people are so prone to blaming and credit-grabbing; it's not only human nature, it's found throughout the animal kingdom.

Are you delving into the demanding and dynamic world of industrial hygiene in the petrochemical industry? "Clearing the Air" is a transformative guide that encapsulates the complex interplay between safety, health, and environmental stewardship in one of the most challenging industrial landscapes. This comprehensive eBook is engineered to equip you with the critical knowledge and practical methodologies needed to navigate and excel in this vital field. Embark on a journey through the labyrinth of industrial hygiene, from grasping its essentials to managing the unique hazards found within ...

Are you ready to take control of your aging journey? Look no further than "Healthy Aging," the comprehensive guide to living your best life as you age! With 18 informative chapters, this eBook covers everything from understanding the aging process to coping with loss and grief. You'll gain a deep understanding of your own fitness level and learn how to set realistic goals for yourself. With tips on developing an exercise plan, improving your flexibility and balance, and choosing the right equipment, "Healthy Aging" makes it easy to stay active and engaged with life. But fitness is just one ...

Plantar fasciitis can be debilitating for months or years. This is due, in part, to the fact that what is actually in pain has (at times) the full body weight of the person on it. Nearly all orthopedic problems can be healed if we learn how to minimize or eliminate pressure on the area that hurts as well as minimize or eliminate strain to the area that hurts.