LWW Digital Catalogue 2014

Nu r s i ng P r a c t i c e

Lippincott Professional Development is a library of evidence- based e-courses, tutorials, & case studies designed to optimise nursing performance, increase clinical knowledge, ensure competence, & improve patient outcomes.

• This library of programs contains a series of e-courses, case studies, competency evaluations, & tutorials delivered in easy-to- learn interactive formats. • Developed by clinical experts under Lippincott’s Seal of Excellence, Lippincott Professional Development meets the standards of highly respected nursing & medical organisations. • Pre & post-tests, embedded self-assessments, videos, images, charts, & audio add depth for visual learners & improve information retention, building staff confidence as competency, skills, & performance improves. • Delivered on a technology platform that provides robust administrative capabilities, including the ability to define staff requirements, assign required & optional courses, set passing scores, track staff progress, & calculate unit & group success. What are the institutional benefits? • Standardises Patient Care by providing easy- to-understand training that uses the same evidence-based practice research found in the other Lippincott Nursing Solution products. • Delivers Evidence-based Practice by using

subject-matter experts to gather the latest research & incorporate it into the education content. • Improves Nurse Confidence & Autonomy by ensuring nurses understand the most current issues in quality maintenance, patient privacy, & professional & ethical issues. • Improves Patient Outcomes by delivering training that advances nurses’ clinical & professional knowledge & skills of the newest clinical changes & advancements relating to patient care. How does it work? Subscibe to the professional development library to have access across your institution. An educator or nurse manager can assign the program(s) &/or course(s) to the nursing staff. If permitted, a nurse may choose to take an elective course. Elective courses are designated from the list of subscribed courses for the facility by the administrator.

Sample Programs • General Medical-Surgical Nursing Program

• Critical Care Nursing Program • Cardiovascular Care Program • Obstetric Nursing Program • Behavioral Health Care Program