Introduction to Cardiovascular Examination available!
2009-11-13
Introduction to Cardiovascular Examination teaches students the anatomy and physiology of the heart, normal and abnormal heart sounds, and how to auscultate the heart. This program makes extensive use of high quality video animation of the heart to explain its physiology and to present a visual explanation for normal and abnormal heart sounds. This program offers learners the unique opportunity to view a practitioner auscultating a patient's chest, hear the actual heart sounds and view dynamic images of a variety of cardiovascular conditions. Learners can view a cardiovascular procedure during the video program.
Please visit the Introduction to Cardiovascular Examination page for more information.
Introduction to Physical Examination now available!
2009-08-27
Introduction to Physical Examination teaches a systematic approach for examining the adult. This approach contributes to a smooth, flowing process that minimizes the number of times the patient must change position, conserves the patient's energy, and gathers information that is pertinent to the patient's status.
Please visit the Introduction to Physical Examination page for more information.
Upcoming changes regarding Nurse Theorists Vol. I
2009-06-30
We are going to replace the existing online versions of Nurse Theorists Volume I with flash-based versions in order to offer our entire Nurse Theorists package in flash. Those who have current subscriptions, will notice a slight change in the presentation of the content. However, your subscriptions will not be affected in any other way. If you have questions or concerns, please let us know.
New Student Pricing!
2009-04-14
We have made our products more affordable than ever! Our special Student Pricing lets students purchase any video or subscribe to any title in our collection for only $10!
The following is a list of videos that are available for download:
- Nurse Theorists: Portraits of Excellence Vol.I
- Nurse Theorists: Portraits of Excellence Vol.II
- Excellence in Action
Additionally, these titles and all others titles on this site are available as 180 day subscriptions for only $10.
Surgical Instruments is now available!
2008-11-05
Surgical Instruments teaches you to recognize, select and handle surgical instruments in a safe manner. The program is a must-see for those who work with surgical instruments including students in medical, nursing, surgical tech and public safety programs as well as staff who are in training. Much of the information is also applicable to those studying veterinary medicine.
Below is a list of instruments that are covered:
- Clamps and Occluders
- Forceps and Graspers
- Scalpels and Scissors
- Retractors
- Suction Tips
- Skin Staplers
Please visit the Surgical Instruments page for more information.
Nurse Theorists Volume II is now available!
2008-08-20
Nurse Theorists Series Volume II has been released! Institutional subscriptions to the entire series are now available as a result. Additionally we have made the entire series available on DVD.
Below is a list of the featured theorists:
- Dr. Helen Erickson, Modeling and Role-Modeling
- Dr. Merle Mishel, Uncertainty in Illness
- Dr. Nola Pender, Health Promotion
- Dr. Pamela Reed, Self-Transcendence
- Dr. Afaf Meleis, Transitions
- Dr. Patricia Benner, Novice to Expert
Please visit the Nurse Theorist Volume II page for more information.
IV Therapy online subscriptions available!
2008-08-04
We just released IV Therapy, which includes the four titles Basics, Advanced Procedures, Techniques, and Case Studies.
Excellence in Action is now available online!
2008-04-28
These programs are designed to show nursing students how theories are applied in practice. These programs are designed to show nursing students how theories are applied in practice. They also provide examples for administrators to see how implementing certain theories can save money and increase the efficiency of institutions. Each video presents information on a theory, gives case study examples to show the application of a theory, and concludes with adiscussion summarizing and synthesizing the theory and application.
- Patricia Benner, From Beginner to Expert: Clinical Knowledge in Critical Care
- Dorothea Orem, Self-Care Framework Model in Practice
- Callista Roy, Adaptation Model in Practice