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This collection of true narratives reflects the dynamism and diversity of nurses who provide the first vital line of patient care. Here, nurses remember their first "sticks", first births, and first deaths and reflect on what gets them though long, demanding shifts and keeps them in the profession.

Schizophrenia has become a recognized psychotic disorder in modern day psychology and research has shown that one in 100 people suffer from this disease in some proportion or degree. It is a dreaded disease and comes as a near death blow to those who are diagnosed with this condition. This fear does not necessarily arise from the scary disease it actually is, but various misconceptions, myths, and misunderstanding that surround it. This disorder has been very thoroughly misunderstood and misrepresented.

At a time when health care is going through major change, nurses - known for being highly capable in a crisis - are being forced to take on more responsibilities. In this increasingly stressful environment, nurses need new ways to make sure they are taking care of themselves so they don't succumb to the physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion of caring for everyone else. Although it outlines the problems nurses face, this book is not about trying to change the working environment.

Breastfeeding is natural, but it is not entirely instinctive for either mothers or babies. The Nursing Mother's Companion has been among the best-selling books on breastfeeding for over 30 years, with over 1,000,000 copies sold. It is respected and recommended by professionals, including The International Lactation Consultant Association, T. Berry Brazelton, and The American Academy of Pediatrics, and is well loved by new parents for its encouraging and accessible style.

Dysthymia, or chronic depression as it is commonly known, is one of the most misunderstood psychological disorders. Although it is the most common mental disorder, it is taken very casually because there is lack of knowledge about the subject. Normally, when this disorder is diagnosed, they think that the life of that person is over. This myth has to be broken because there is no logical explanation.

You are about to discover proven steps and strategies to properly support and care for a loved one with bipolar disorder. More often than not, people who have a loved one diagnosed with bipolar disorder wonder what to expect and how they should show their love and support. It can be very difficult for those who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder to accept their condition. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with this condition, the most important step towards discarding uncertainty is education.

Healthcare providers in the American medical system may find that patients from different cultures bring unfamiliar expectations, anxieties, and needs into the examination room. To provide optimal care for all patients, it is important to see differences from the patient's perspective and to work with patients from a range of demographics. Caring for Patients from Different Cultures has been a vital resource for nurses and physicians for more than twenty years, offering hundreds of case studies that illustrate cross-cultural conflicts or misunderstandings as well as examples of culturally competent health care.

Ginkgo biloba is one of the most well-studied herbal plants to date. It has become an ingredient not only in your ordinary viands but in coffees, teas, and desserts as well. But aside from that, ginkgo biloba has become a popular ingredient in many food supplements and medicines, too. You can now find ginkgo biloba in capsules and tablets and as oils, extracts, and a lot more! And why is this so? This is because more and more benefits of ginkgo biloba are getting discovered!

The science of herbs is a science the world forgot as people began to rely on modern technology more and more. Unfortunately it was forgotten for the wrong reasons. The appreciation for the gifts of nature fell into ignorance as people become blinded by the convenience of modern technology. Civilization does not always grow in the right way, and abandoning herbs in favor of synthetic drugs is an example of civilization at its worst.

If you consider using ginseng or any other herbal remedies, it is important to know if it is suitable for you. Medical conditions such as allergies, illnesses, pregnancy, and other forms of medications are some factors that must be taken into consideration. Above all, the prominence of ginseng among herbal remedies has been almost legendary for a very long time.

Drawing upon evidence from archives across the world, Veiled Warriors offers a compelling account of nurses' wartime experiences and a clear appraisal of their work and its contribution to the allied cause between 1914 and 1918, on both the Western and the Eastern Fronts. Nurses believed they were involved in a multi-layered battle. Primarily, they were fighting for the lives of their patients on the "second battlefield" of casualty clearing stations, transports, and military hospitals.

This book will show you how to grow your own herbs in the simplest and easiest way possible, even if you live in an apartment, and how to use them to cure various ailments. While commercially available medicines work just fine, with herbal medicines you can save money and be sure that what you are using is absolutely safe and natural.

An antibiotic is a type of drug that is used to cure infections in different parts of our body. Usually, these infections are caused by small microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. The antibiotics that are sold in pharmacies today are synthetically produced in the form of capsules, tablets and liquid; but most of these modern antibiotic medicines were originally derived from plants that have the same chemical properties and they are called herbal antibiotics.

This audiobook is filled with stories of trials and tribulations from my journey to become a nurse at age 50 and even some tips to help someone who may be like me. Someone who may not be brave or rich, may not be young, didn't graduate at the top of their high school class, and may be carrying a pocket full of doubts, but - why should that stop us?

We Band of Angelsis the story of women searching for adventure, caught up in the drama and danger of war. On the same day the Japanese Imperial Navy launched its surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, it also struck American bases in the Far East, chief among them the Philippines. That raid led to the first major land battle for America in World War II and, in the end, to the largest defeat and surrender of American forces.

Let's face it, especially these days, there's a lot going on and things are constantly coming at us to the point where overload sets in and mentally our brain is just not handling it. If that describes you, there's something you can do about it starting now. Get your hands on Train Your Brain Mental Strength: How to Train Your Brain for Mental Toughness & 7 Core Lessons to Achieve Peak Mental Performance! You can't go wrong with this audiobook because it's written to improve your cognitive skills and throughout the process your brain will not be overworked.

As we live longer and die slower and differently than our ancestors, we have come to rely more and more on end-of-life caregivers. These workers navigate a changing landscape of old age and death that many of us have little preparation to encounter. How We Die Now is an absorbing and sensitive investigation of end-of-life issues from the perspectives of patients, relatives, medical professionals, and support staff.

National Book Critics Circle Award finalist David R. Dow confronts the reality of his work on death row when his father-in-law is diagnosed with lethal melanoma, his beloved Doberman becomes fatally ill, and his young son begins to comprehend the implications of mortality. "Every life is...

At a time when many people around the world are living into their 10th decade, the longest longitudinal study of human development ever undertaken offers some welcome news for the new old age: Our lives continue to evolve in our later years and often become more fulfilling than before. Begun in 1938, the Grant Study of Adult Development charted the physical and emotional health of over 200 men, starting with their undergraduate days. The now-classic Adaptation to Life reported on the men's lives up to age 55 and helped us understand adult maturation.

The Heart's Truth should be listened to at every nursing school in the country. It offers a powerful and moving portrait of what it means to be a nurse. In writing that is of the highest quality, the listener is swept up in the drama of nursing and the compassion with which it is perfused.