Reference Titles
A brief list of core clinical books are below. Search the USC Libraries catalogue for more titles pertaining to your specialty or research topic.
AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing, Fourth Edition by
2024 edition is on order. Core information for providing safe, competent nursing care to all critically ill patients.
ISBN: 9781260116755Publication Date: 2018-11-06
AACN Procedure Manual for Progressive and Critical Care (8th ed.) by ISBN: 9780323793827Publication Date: 2023
AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice
AORN's Guidelines for Perioperative Practice are the gold-standard in evidence-based recommendations to deliver safe perioperative patient care and achieve workplace safety. Developed by an interdisciplinary panel of clinical experts, and approved by the ECRI Guideline Trust, they will help decrease surgical errors, provide quality measurements, and keep your team members safer.
Publication Date: 2024
Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing by
For new and experienced nurses caring for patients in critical care units immediately following cardiac surgery and in the transitioning to home.
ISBN: 9781284154214Publication Date: 2019-05-13
Core Curriculum for Transplant Nurses by
Official publication of the International Transplant Nurses Society (ITNS), this book offers direction on the science and skills required for every kind of solid organ transplant, from initial evaluation to long-term follow-up. It is based on the Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) exam content.
ISBN: 9781451195309Publication Date: 2017
Managing Diabetes and Hyperglycemia in the Hospital Setting by
Includes chapters to cover diabetes and hyperglycemia in specific inpatient populations concerning a wide array of diseases and conditions. Also includes chapters on prevention and treatment of hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, continuous subcutaneous insulin infusions and continuous glucose monitoring, and education of patients and staff.
ISBN: 9781580406086Publication Date: 2016Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, 4th Edition by The scope of practice statement answers the who, what, when, where, how, and why questions of nursing. The standards provide authoritative statements of the actions and behaviors that all registered nurses are expected to competently perform, regardless of role, population, specialty, and setting. Each standard is accompanied by detailed competencies for the three practice levels.
ISBN: 9780999308882Publication Date: 2021-03-31
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary by
Put the language of nursing, medicine, and the healthcare professions at your fingertips. Under the editorial direction of Donald Venes, MD, MSJ, the content reflects today's most current and relevant information.
ISBN: 1719642850Publication Date: 2021-02-17
