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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Rebecca Puchkors; Jeanne Saunders; David Sharp; Lenore Cortez · OpenStax, Rice University
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing is designed to support a one-semester psychiatric-mental health nursing course offered at both two-year and four-year institutions. Serving students specializing in psychiatric nursing and those from other health disciplines, this learning resource integrates evidence-based practices with practical strategies for communication, readying students to build therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing uses a logical, thematic organization that breaks content down into manageable sections. Each unit is designed to foster a deep understanding of the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of mental health. The content helps students make meaningful connections between various psychiatric conditions and the corresponding nursing approaches. By focusing on tailored psychiatric interventions and emphasizing patient-centered approaches, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate diverse mental health settings.
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Fundamentals of Nursing
Christy Bowen; Lindsay Draper; Heather Moore · OpenStax, Rice University
Fundamentals of Nursing aligns with the outcomes and competencies of a nursing fundamentals course. It is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and practical expertise essential for delivering holistic and patient-centered care. The authors emphasize the application of clinical judgment across diverse healthcare environments, ensuring readiness to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in an inclusive and supportive manner. Composed of 43 chapters, Fundamentals of Nursing offers an in-depth exploration of the roles and responsibilities of the nursing profession, the healthcare environment, and the application of critical thinking and evidence-based practice. Fundamentals of Nursing features a variety of engaging and informative resources designed to prepare students for real-world clinical environments. By simulating patient interactions, students develop critical communication skills essential for effective nursing care. Insights from practicing nurses provide real-world perspectives, helping bridge the gap between theory and practice. The offering builds student confidence and competence through its focus on Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN), inclusion of robust unfolding case studies, and integration of NCLEX practice.
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PRODUCCIÓN DE NOTICIAS TELEVISIVAS EN ESPAÑOL EN ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA
Julián Rodríguez · Mavs Open Press
Producción de Noticias Televisivas en Español en Estados Unidos de América es el primer Recurso Educativo Abierto (REA) dedicado exclusivamente al tema. Este REA expone la terminología empleada en las salas de redacción, facilita el entendimiento de la profesión y presenta ejemplos reales que conllevan al mejoramiento de la educación y la producción de noticias televisivas estadounidenses.
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Comprendre et se faire comprendre
Jessica Miller · University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire · 2025
This textbook supports a college-level pronunciation course for learners of French and focuses on the phonetic system of international French. The material is based on authentic resources that include a variety of topics from the French-speaking world, with the goal of improving the accuracy of comprehension and expression at the intermediate level. Each chapter integrates all modes of communication: interpretation, presentation, conversation, and culture. Phonetic themes include phonemes, enchaînement, liaison, nasal vowels, the letter E, mid vowels, semivowels, etc. The course explores different regions and a variety of cultural aspects of the French-speaking world. Ce cours universitaire de français seconde langue se concentre sur le système du français international. Le manuel se base sur des ressources authentiques qui abordent des thèmes divers issus du monde francophone, avec le but d'améliorer la précision de l'interprétation et de l'expression orale au niveau intermédiaire. Chaque chapitre intègre tous les modes de communication : interprétation, présentation, conversation, et culture.
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Piacere!: Elementary Italian at The University of Iowa
Lucia Gemmani; Irene Lottini; Claudia Sartini-Rideout; Andrea Trucchia · University of Iowa · 2023
Piacere! is an elementary Italian open-access textbook authorized by the Italian faculty of The University of Iowa. A comprehensive and flexible e-textbook, this Open Education Resource aims to support students’ acquisition of the grammar and vocabulary that ensure meaningful communication as well as to enhance students’ familiarity with Italian culture. Piacere! is divided into twenty-one units, which revolve around a specific theme, in order to facilitate a comprehensive learning and use of the language. Units include the following components: grammar, vocabulary, conversations, and readings. While in its organization the textbook is meant to offer the students with a flexible and approachable individual study experience, each component may be easily translated into classroom activities.
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Principles of Marketing
Brad Zima · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
In the contents: 5.04: Designing the Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) Plan
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BMT1010: Introduction to Business
L.P. Bassette, F.D. Gibson-Bailey, N. Park, C.L. Perry and D.M. Robinson · Prince George's Community College
In the contents: 11.10: Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) Definition · 11.11: Common Marketing Communication Methods
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Messages that Matter: Public Speaking in the Information Age 3e
Josh Misner and Geoff Carr · North Idaho College
In the contents: 01: What is Communication · 1.01: What is Communication · 1.02: Defining Communication
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The OER Guide to Media Writing
Mark Poepsel · Southern Illinois University
In the contents: 8.03: Hashtag relatable - internal communications
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Information Systems for Business
Ly-Huong T. Pham, Tejal Desai-Naik, Laurie Hammond, & Wael Abdeljabbar · OERI
In the contents: 05: Networking and Communication · 5.01: Introduction to Networking and Communication
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BIOL 440: General Microbiology
Dr. Panoutsopoulos · Folsom Lake College
In the contents: 1.2.06: Molecules Talk- Selecting Molecular Communication and Complexity
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Marriage, Intimate Relationships and Families
Ron Hammond, Paul Cheney, and Bill Pelz · LibreTexts
In the contents: 1.13: Communication Stress and Conflict
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Team Building and Problem Solving (NWTC)
Michael Brown · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
In the contents: 02: Group Communication · 2.05: Group Communication Theory · 4.05: Post Meeting Communication and Minutes
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Abnormal Psychology
Lumen Learning · Lumen Learning
In the contents: 13.05: Communication Disorders
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Principles of Learning and Behavior
Lee W. Daffin Jr. · Washington State University
In the contents: 10.01: Understanding Communication in the Nervous System
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ENVS C100: Environmental Science
Tanya Hoerer · Coastline College
In the contents: 2.3.6.06: Risk management and risk communication · 2.6.6.15: Intuitive Toxicology and Risk Communication · 2.6.6.15.02: Risk Communication
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Leadership for Business
Jamie Hammond · Western Technical College
In the contents: 4.06: How Miscommunication Happens · 4.07: Effective Business Communication · 4.7.02: What Is Communication
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Business Fundamentals
Cornelius Brown and Hannah Wong · Cosumnes River College
In the contents: 15: Business Communication · 15.01: Guidelines for Ethical Communication · 15.07: Assignment- Seven Pillars of Communication
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Speech 101: An Introduction to Public Speaking
Jennifer Armendarez · City Colleges of Chicago
In the contents: 2.01: Communication Apprehension Anxiety or Stage Fright · 14.1.02: Sources of Ethical Stances on Communication and Public Speaking
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ANTH-1: Explorations 2nd Edition
Kathryn R. Taylor · Fresno City College
In the contents: 6.05: Communication