Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Physician Licensure Examination August 2008 Results

Last August 9, 2008, over a thousand hopefuls took the licensure exam for Filipino physicians. The results are said to be released on Thursday and every examinees and parents are crossing his fingers for it. Please subscribe to our RSS feeds to directly get an update for the result.

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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Fundamentals of Nursing: Standards and Practices (Free Ebook)


By Sue C. DeLaune, Patricia Kelly Ladner

Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning
Number Of Pages: 1408
Publication Date: 2002-01-17
Sales Rank: 367032
ISBN / ASIN: 0766824527
EAN: 9780766824522
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Thomson Delmar Learning
Studio: Thomson Delmar Learning
Average Rating: 5
Total Reviews: 2

Offering sound presentation of fundamental nursing concepts, and precise coverage of step-by-step clinical procedures, the second edition of Fundamentals of Nursing has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest developments in current practice.

NEW TO EDITION:
  • Coverage of the nursing process has been moved forward, opening with a discussion of Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process. This lays the foundation for the content presented in later chapters.
  • Content related to spirituality and sexuality is emphasized throughout as appropriate so that students may see how these vital aspects affect clients in vital ways.
  • Increased coverage of family and community health concepts - especially in chapter 11 on the legal framework.
  • Home health care content is also emphasized throughout in order to highlight the many arenas of contemporary client care.
  • Coverage of Alternative/Complementary Treatments is highlighted in each chapter, as appropriate, reflecting the author's holistic philosophy.
  • New unit on Diagnostic and Therapeutic Interventions that includes: Vital signs & physical assessment, Diagnostic testing, Care of Perioperative Clients, Medication Administration, ********ation Discussion of quality has been integrated with that of accountability to highlight the importance of keeping the ?care? in nursing care in an age of a cost-conscious, business-oriented health care system.
  • More emphasis will be placed on concept of holism and holistic nursing in Chapters 11 and 22. The chapter on Mobility has been totally revised, now emphasizing the impact of immobility on health status. It also presents information on the functional aspects of mobility. The overall number of boxed items was reduced to enhance clarity of presentation. A Clinical Companion is available that contains many valuable reference tools as well as every skill presented in the book. Perfect for use in a clinical

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

150 Practice ECGs: Interpretation and Review (Free Ebook)


Product Description
The third edition of 150 Practice ECGs: Interpretation and Review combines practice tracings with clinical cardiology, providing students with the practical knowledge necessary to read, interpret, and understand ECGs. This essential review book is organized into three sections: introductory text reviewing ECG diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and clinical correlation; 150 ECG tracings with a brief clinical history; and interpretation and teaching points for each of the 150 ECGs.
150 Practice ECGs: Interpretation and Review, 3rd Edition is ideal as an introductory text for medical and nursing students at any stage of training, for residents and fellows as a refresher before board exams, and for the sophisticated student/teacher as a comprehensive teaching file.

Book Info
Medical Univ. of South Carolina, Charleston. Text, for students, provides EKG tracings to practice diagnosing heart disease. The combination of practice tracings and clinical cardiology gives the student the experience needed for exams and issues seen on the wards. Previous edition: c1997. Wire-spiral binding. DNLM: Electrocardiography--Examination Questions. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

  • Spiral-bound: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 3 edition (December 12, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 140510483X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405104838
  • Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.2 x 0.7 inches

Practice Nurse Handbook (Free Ebook)


Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Number Of Pages: 344
Publication Date: 2006-10-06
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405144211
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405144216
Binding: Paperback

Book Info
Chartfield Surgery, Putney, UK. Previous edition, c1994, was titled Bolden and Takel's Practice Nurse Handbook. Guide to the aspects of clinical practice, health promotion, and practice management. Features an emphasis on safe practice. Topics include common medical conditions, screening tests, immunizations, travel health, and emergency situations. Softcover. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author
Gill Hampson is an Independent Practice Nurse

Sunday, August 10, 2008

SQL Bible (Bible (Wiley))

Description:

Harness SQL for Oracle 11g, IBM DB2, and Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Combining theory with everyday practicality, this deޮitive volume is packed with up-to-date information, new features, and explanations you need to get the very most out of SQL and its latest standard. The book is unique in that every chapter highlights how the new SQL standard applies to the three major databases, Oracle 11g, IBM DB2 9.5, and Microsoft SQL Server 2008. The result is a comprehensive, useful, and real-world reference for all SQL users, from beginners to experienced developers.

  • Learn the basics of SQL and relational databases

  • Explore tables, views, sequences, and other database objects

  • Examine transactions and locking in multiuser environments

  • Review functions mandated by the SQL standard and the three major vendors

  • Access metadata information and implement database security

  • Go beyond SQL to XML integration, OLAP business intelligence, and more

Companion Web Site
Find downloadable code examples, a full book description, and more at wiley.com/go/SQLBible2.
From the Back Cover
Harness SQL for Oracle 11g, IBM DB2, and Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Combining theory with everyday practicality, this deޮitive volume is packed with up-to-date information, new features, and explanations you need to get the very most out of SQL and its latest standard. The book is unique in that every chapter highlights how the new SQL standard applies to the three major databases, Oracle 11g, IBM DB2 9.5, and Microsoft SQL Server 2008. The result is a comprehensive, useful, and real-world reference for all SQL users, from beginners to experienced developers.

  • Learn the basics of SQL and relational databases

  • Explore tables, views, sequences, and other database objects

  • Examine transactions and locking in multiuser environments

  • Review functions mandated by the SQL standard and the three major vendors

  • Access metadata information and implement database security

  • Go beyond SQL to XML integration, OLAP business intelligence, and more

Companion Web Site
Find downloadable code examples, a full book description, and more at wiley.com/go/SQLBible2.

  • Paperback: 888 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (April 7, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470229063
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470229064
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Database Management Systems (Free Ebook)


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Database Management Systems
provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the fundamentals of database systems. Coherent explanations and practical examples have made this one of the leading texts in the field. The third edition continues in this tradition, enhancing it with more practical material.

The new edition has been reorganized to allow more flexibility in the way the course is taught. Now, instructors can easily choose whether they would like to teach a course which emphasizes database application development or a course that emphasizes database systems issues. New overview chapters at the beginning of parts make it possible to skip other chapters in the part if you don't want the detail.

Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education; 3rd edition (November 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071230572
ISBN-13: 978-0071230575
Author: Raghu Ramakrishnan, Johannes Gehrke

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Fundamentals of Database Systems (Free IT Ebook)

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Author: Ramez Elmasri, Shamkant B. Navathe
Date: 2006-04-13
ISBN: 978 0 321 41506 6
Pages: 1168
Publisher: Pearson/Addison Wesley

Description:

Clear explanations of theory and design, broad coverage of models and real systems, and an up-to-date introduction to modern database technologies result in a leading introduction to database systems.

With fresh new problems and a new lab manual, students get more opportunities to practice the fundamentals of design and implementation. More real-world examples serve as engaging, practical illustrations of database concepts. The Fifth Edition maintains its coverage of the most popular database topics, including SQL, security, data mining, and contains a new chapter on web script programming for databases.

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