Emergency Nursing Made Incredibly Easy

Worried about handling the challenges of emergency nursing? Skillfully handle the daily demands of the emergency room, with the fully updated Emergency Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!®, 3rd Edition. Full of colorful illustrations, humor and friendly expert advice, this go-to reference offers solid, step-by-step guidance on the assessments, exams, tests and treatments involved in emergency, trauma and critical care -- all in the enjoyable Incredibly Easy® style.   Boost your confidence and know-how with this easy-to-read guide to emergency nursing: * NEW chapter on psychiatric emergencies, which are first seen in the emergency room * NEW chapter on obstetric emergencies that includes guidance on emergency delivery and the Apgar score method * NEW chapter on disaster responses that offers concise guidelines on nursing triage, mobilization and management during mass casualty events * Updated best practices on assessments, physical exams, diagnostic tests, treatment options and common disorders * "Practice Makes Perfect" end-of-book practice test that addresses all topics in the book -- ideal for students preparing for NCLEX® or nurses preparing for the CEN exam * Up-to-date direction on care management in all areas of emergency nursing, including: * Emergency department basics * Holistic care * Emergencies by body systems - cardiac; respiratory; gastrointestinal; musculoskeletal; renal, genitourinary and gynecologic; obstetrical; and maxillofacial and ocular emergencies * Wound management * Environmental emergencies * Shock and multisystem trauma emergencies * Helpful chapter features include: * Just the facts - quick summary of content at the start of each chapter *  Ages and stages - age-related changes and how they affect a patient's health * "Nurse Joy" and "Nurse Jake" - expert insights that explain key concepts, provide important care reminders and offer reassurance * Stay on the ball - critical areas to watch for -- possible dangers, risks, complications or contraindications *  Education edge - helpful patient-teaching tips *  Quick quiz - end-of-chapter, multiple-choice questions that help you retain knowledge  About the Clinical Editors ?Nicole Heimgartner, DNP, RN, COI, is Vice President for Business and Finance at Connect: RN2ED, Beavercreek, Ohio and American Sentinel University, Aurora, Colorado Cherie R. Rebar, PhD, MBA, RN, COI, is Vice President for Communication and Marketing at Connect: RN2ED, Beavercreek, Ohio and Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio. Carolyn Gersch, PhD, RN, CNE, is Vice President for Operations and Procedures at Connect: RN2ED, Beavercreek, Ohio and Ohio Institute of Allied Health, Dayton, Ohio.