Published October, 2009
By Marion Anema and Jan McCoy
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The need for competency based education (CBE) has been recognized for years. The CBE provides a way to help assure that learners are competent at the end of educational endeavors. This book brings together the elements of CBE and provides a road map to develop, implement, and evaluate competency based approaches to education.

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Published October, 2009
By Barbara Nichols and Catherine R. Davis
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Suitable for health care workers interested in immigrating to US, foreign educated health care professionals in US, and those interested in coming to the US to study, this book presents an overview of US health care delivery system. It offers information on how to secure employment, including tips on the application process and interviewing.

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Published September, 2009
By Dale L. Johnson
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Suitable for outcome assessment, environmental assessment, and treatment planning assessment, this research-based compendium discusses assessment instruments in terms of both their psychometric properties and with respect to their real life applications in the lives of patients.

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Published August, 2009
By Thomas Oakland and Elias Mpofu
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A guide to the 2001 ICF classification, designed for use by a wide variety of rehabilitation professionals in their daily professional practice. It places emphasis on using the ICF guidelines to measure and assess rehabilitation interventions and outcomes.

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Published August, 2009
By Marilyn Luber
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EMDR has become an important tool in the use of treating trauma. This book outlines the standard that reflects the basic elements of 11-Step Standard Procedure of EMDR and the Standard Three-Pronged EMDR Protocol. It focuses on applying EMDR scripted protocols to special populations.

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Published July, 2009
By Douglas Braun-Harvey and Douglas Braun
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Shows rehab staff how to implement the concepts in Sexual Health in Recovery through group activities, guided discussions, role plays, and more.

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Published July, 2009
By Barbara Resnick and Ethel L. Mitty
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Presents a comprehensive overview of both management activities and clinical competencies for assisted living nurses. This book provides a theoretical framework for ethical assisted living nursing practice and practical decision-making models for management, guidance on time management and resource utilization, and information on risk management.

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Published July, 2009
By Barbara Nichols, Catherine R. Davis and Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (U.S.)
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A guide to nursing and health care in the United States for nurses interested in immigrating to this country, foreign nurses who are already here, and nurses interested in coming to the US to study. It draws upon the expertise and reputation of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.

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Published July, 2009
By May Wyckoff and Douglas Houghton
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A comprehensive guidebook that clearly delineates the role of the nurse practitioner in the intensive care environment. It describes the complex pathophysiology and appropriate management of common problems that are encountered in the critical care environment, including trauma, infections, and disease.

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Published June, 2009
By Fong Chan, Julie A. Chronister and Elizabeth Da Silva Cardoso
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Covers some of the important issues in the adjustment process of persons with disabilities and chronic illness, including stigma, societal attitudes, and sexuality. This title includes chapters that explore psychosocial adjustment within the context of positive psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, and persons with substance abuse issues.

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