This second edition of Foundations of Nursing Practice has been revised and updated specifically to meet the needs of nursing students in all fields of practice The book explains how and why sensitive, safe, evidence-based holistic nursing care is ca ...view more
This second edition of Foundations of Nursing Practice has been revised and updated specifically to meet the needs of nursing students in all fields of practice The book explains how and why sensitive, safe, evidence-based holistic nursing care is carried out, including topics common to all fields of practice. Core nursing skills are emphasised to reflect the importance of clinical skills as well as the underpinning theory.
Aids to learning in each chapter:
Learning outcomes
Interactive boxes for all age groups and fields of nursing practice
Key words and phrases for literature searching
Useful websites, references and further reading.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to nursing that will meet the needs of students, nurses returning to practice, mentors and other registered nurses.
This second edition of Foundations of Nursing Practice has been revised and updated specifically to meet the needs of nursing students in all fields of practice The book explains how and why sensitive, safe, evidence-based holistic nursing care is carried out, including topics common to all fields of practice. Core nursing skills are emphasised to reflect the importance of clinical skills as well as the underpinning theory.
Aids to learning in each chapter:
Learning outcomes
Interactive boxes for all age groups and fields of nursing practice
Key words and phrases for literature searching
Useful websites, references and further reading.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to nursing that will meet the needs of students, nurses returning to practice, mentors and other registered nurses.
New to this edition
Meets the requirements of the new pre-registration nursing curriculum including the NMC (2010) competencies and Essential Skills Clusters
Greater emphasis on safeguarding vulnerable people, maternal health and first aid
Self-test questions with answers available on accompanying website.
Key Features
Relevant to all branches of nursing settings: infants, children, adults, pregnant women, older people and people with a learning disability or mental health problems
Themes relevant to all stages and fields of nursing practice include safety, infection prevention and control, managing stress, communication, managing wounds and pressure ulcers, and dealing with loss
Scenarios develop the skills of evidence-based practice, critical thinking, reflection and health promotion, and encourage further learning
The areas of psychology, sociology, physiology and pathology are clearly related to nursing practice
Key principles of health promotion, the law and ethics, the human lifespan and development are explained in earlier chapters, then applied in later chapters
Cultural diversity information helps with understanding the needs of people from different backgrounds
Person-centred approach encourages problem solving and application to practice
Evidence-based practice is explicit throughout, and best-practice guidelines underpin exploration/explanation of nursing care.
Easy-reference Glossary at the back of the book.
Author Information
By Chris Brooker, BSc, MSc, RGN, SCM, RNT, Author and Lecturer, Norfolk, UK and Anne Waugh, MSc CertEd SRN RNT FHEA, School of Acute and Continuing care Nursing, Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
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<LI>Learning outcomes</li>
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<LI>Interactive boxes for all age groups and fields of nursing practice</li>
<P></p>
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<LI>Key words and phrases for literature searching</li>
<P></p>
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<LI>Useful websites, references and further reading.</li>
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<P>This book provides a comprehensive introduction to nursing that will meet the needs of students, nurses returning to practice, mentors and other registered nurses.</p> <p>This second edition of <i>Foundations of Nursing Practice</i> has been revised and updated specifically to meet the needs of nursing students in all fields of practice The book explains how and why sensitive, safe, evidence-based holistic nursing care is carried out, including topics common to all fields of practice. Core nursing skills are emphasised to reflect the importance of clinical skills as well as the underpinning theory. </p>
<P>Aids to learning in each chapter: </p>
<UL>
<P>
<LI>Learning outcomes</li>
<P></p>
<P>
<LI>Interactive boxes for all age groups and fields of nursing practice</li>
<P></p>
<P>
<LI>Key words and phrases for literature searching</li>
<P></p>
<P>
<LI>Useful websites, references and further reading.</li>
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<P>This book provides a comprehensive introduction to nursing that will meet the needs of students, nurses returning to practice, mentors and other registered nurses.</p>00add-to-cart97807234366142013ProfessionalBy Chris Brooker, BSc, MSc, RGN, SCM, RNT and Anne Waugh, MSc CertEd SRN RNT FHEA20132Book216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")Approx. 250 illustrationsMosby Ltd.67622 Jan 2013PRINT BOOK OUT OF STOCK. REPRINT CONSIDEREDBy <STRONG>Chris Brooker</STRONG>, BSc, MSc, RGN, SCM, RNT, Author and Lecturer, Norfolk, UK and <STRONG>Anne Waugh</STRONG>, MSc CertEd SRN RNT FHEA, School of Acute and Continuing care Nursing, Napier University, Edinburgh, UKBooksNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
