In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editor and Certified Professional Cultural Intelligence I&II and Unconscious Bias Facilitator & Coach Dr. Angela Richard-Eaglin brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Vulnerable Populations. Conditions that compound and further compromise health outcomes for vulnerable, marginalized, and stigmatized populations have existed historically and continue to exist. Clinicians may not be aware of the additional circumstances that must be considered when caring for individuals from vulnerable populations. In this issue, top experts focus on information, strategies, and interventions that health care providers can apply in academic and clinical settings. Contains 14 practice-oriented topics including health equity: integrating determinants of health in nursing curricula; vaccine stigma in the Black community; impact of structural racism on health equity and health outcomes; lived experiences of Black and Hispanic senior women: changes in social support needs and sources of social support during the COVID-19 pandemic; opioid overuse among marginalized populations; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on vulnerable populations, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editors Kellie Bryant of Columbia University School of Nursing and Tiffani Chidume of Auburn University College of Nursing bring their considerable expertise to the topic of The Culture of Care. Although it has long been debated whether caring can be taught, guest editors and authors here examine best practices and strategies to provide optimal patient care. This issue will also address caring for special populations that face specific challenges and/or have been historically marginalized, with a focus on Black mothers and the LGBTQ+ community. - Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including taking a trauma-informed care approach to patient care; how do we teach our future generation of nurses to provide emotional support to patients; bringing cultural humility to the bedside; healing after COVID-19; nurses and self-care; caring for patients who do not follow healthcare recommendations; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on the culture of care, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In collaboration with Consulting Editor, Dr. Stephen Krau, Guest Editor Dr. Courtney J. Pitts has put together a comprehensive update on sexually transmitted infections. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: STI Prevalence in the United States and the relationship to the social determinants of health; Psychosocial aspects and ethical concerns of STIs treatment and management; Update on guidelines for STI treatment and management - adults and adolescents; STIs and HIV; Proctitis in MSM; Herpes simplex Virus; Pharmacological updates on Hepatitis C treatment; The Reemergence of Syphilis: Clinical Pearls for consideration; The use of technology in the screening and management of STIs; Decreasing barriers to sexual health in the LGBTQI community; STIs and pregnancy; Update on pharmacology of HIV; An update on HPV guidelines; and Pre-exposure (PrEP) prophylaxis versus Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Readers will come away with the updates and information they need to improve patient care and outcomes in patients with sexually transmitted infections.

In this issue of Nursing Clinics, guest editor Erica L. Stone brings her considerable expertise to the topic of best practices in nursing. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on best practices in nursing, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Critical Care Clinics, guest editors Drs. Lauren R. Sorce and Joy D. Howell bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Critical Care. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as point-of-care ultrasound for pediatric critical care providers; transfusion strategies in the 21st century; global pediatric critical care; workforce diversity; and more. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including pediatric redeployment: unique challenges created by COVID-19; ECMO then and now; PCCM in 21st century and beyond; pediatric critical care outcomes; cardiac output monitoring; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pediatric critical care, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

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This Revised Reprint of our 8th edition, the "gold standard" in community health nursing, Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community, has been updated with a new Quality and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) appendix that features examples of incorporating knowledge, skills, and attitudes to improve quality and safety in community/public health nursing practice. As with the previous version, this text provides comprehensive and up-to-date content to keep you at the forefront of the ever-changing community health climate and prepare you for an effective nursing career. In addition to concepts and interventions for individuals, families, and communities, this text also incorporates real-life applications of the public nurse’s role, Healthy People 2020 initiatives, new chapters on forensics and genomics, plus timely coverage of disaster management and important client populations such as pregnant teens, the homeless, immigrants, and more. Evidence-Based Practice boxes illustrate how the latest research findings apply to public/community health nursing. Separate chapters on disease outbreak investigation and disaster management describe the nurse’s role in surveilling public health and managing these types of threats to public health. Separate unit on the public/community health nurse’s role describes the different functions of the public/community health nurse within the community. Levels of Prevention boxes show how community/public health nurses deliver health care interventions at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention. What Do You Think?, Did You Know?, and How To? boxes use practical examples and critical thinking exercises to illustrate chapter content. The Cutting Edge highlights significant issues and new approaches to community-oriented nursing practice. Practice Application provides case studies with critical thinking questions. Separate chapters on community health initiatives thoroughly describe different approaches to promoting health among populations. Appendixes offer additional resources and key information, such as screening and assessment tools and clinical practice guidelines. NEW! Quality and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) appendix features examples of incorporating knowledge, skills, and attitudes to improve quality and safety in community/public health nursing practice. NEW! Linking Content to Practice boxes provide real-life applications for chapter content. NEW! Healthy People 2020 feature boxes highlight the goals and objectives for promoting health and wellness over the next decade. NEW! Forensic Nursing in the Community chapter focuses on the unique role of forensic nurses in public health and safety, interpersonal violence, mass violence, and disasters. NEW! Genomics in Public Health Nursing chapter includes a history of genetics and genomics and their impact on public/community health nursing care.

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