Introduction to Home Health Nursing: A Computerized Resource CD-ROM (Individual)

This interactive CD-ROM features full-color illustrations, audio, and full motion video to provide an interesting and informative introduction to home health nursing. The program is comprised of four case studies based on medical conditions commonly seen in home care--diabetes, heart failure, cerebral vascular accident, and chronic obstructive pulmonary failure. It features internal links to a glossary and external links to sites useful to home health nurses. * Provides an introductory section, "Welcome to Home Care," to present basic terms and concepts which provide a foundation for the remainder of the program. * Includes four case studies based on medical conditions commonly seen in home care-diabetes, heart failure, cerebral vascular accident, and chronic obstructive pulmonary failure-which form the framework of the program. * Includes case studies which feature aspects of the nursing process, including assessment and nursing diagnosis, as well as topics such as intake referral, continuity of care, safety, and reimbursement. * Features full-color illustrations and photographs, audio, and full motion video to reinforce learning. * Intersperses links to important home care sites such as Medicare and the National Association for Home Care throughout to provide immediate access to current information. * Highlights and links words especially relevant to home health nursing to a glossary that provides instant definitions and explanations of unfamiliar terms. Version 1.0Bonnie Faherty PhD FNP CS is the author of 'Introduction to Home Health Nursing: A Computerized Resource CD-ROM (Individual)', published 1999 under ISBN 9780323004213 and ISBN 0323004210.