Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills in Adult Nursing written by Jacqueline Randle and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2009 with total page 695 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook provides a practical and evidence-based guide to the essential elements of clinical skills for nursing practice. Taking a systems-based approach to the care of patients, it looks at the majority of clinical scenarios, helping nurses and other health care workers to perform clinical skills safely and competently
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing and Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills in Adult Nursing Pack written by Professor of Nursing and Consultant in General Nursing George Castledine and published by . This book was released on 2015-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two titles from the bestselling Oxford Handbook series are available together in this great value pack. The central title of the Oxford Handbooks in Nursing series, the Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing is written for nurses, by nurses. It gives concise, practical and expert advice on all aspects of the nurse's role. Written for both practising and student nurses, it is a comprehensive and reliable guide to the care of adults with chronic and acute illness. The handbook covers care from the initial assessment to discharge and continuing care, giving a complete picture of a patient's progress. It also gives up-to-date advice on the role of the nurse working in a multidisciplinary team and as manager, team leader and co-ordinator of care. To help you achieve the best possible results for your patients, the authors offer a wealth of recommendations, guidance and information from their years of experience. Whatever situation you are in, the Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing will give you the information you need. Starting with the fundamentals of good patient care, it covers the vast majority of clinical scenarios you will encounter. It also offers advice on performing relevant tests and procedures, investigations with normal ranges, common drugs, emergency situations, rare cases and how to manage unexpected events. So you can find the information you need without delay, the book is clearly laid out with one topic per page, and written in an easily readable note-based style. Blank pages for writing notes, observations and local protocols allow your handbook to be customised to meet your specific needs. All this is available at your fingertips, in a pocket-sized handbook with a hard-wearing plastic cover. Written by practising nurses and checked by subject experts, the Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing will be an invaluable companion to both practising and student nurses. Whether you need a comprehensive introduction to adult nursing, general nursing care, or a reliable resource to dip into when the need arises, the Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing will be an invaluable companion for years to come. Increasingly nurses are developing and extending their clinical skills into areas that were once considered only for doctors. With the rise of post-registration clinical skills courses, advanced practitioners, and the new medical assistant roles, it is anticipated that future professional practice will involve more emphasis on clinical skills for nurses. The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills in Adult Nursing provides a practical, easily accessible, concise and evidence-based guide to all the essential elements of clinical skills for nursing practice in one portable format. The first section deals with the principles underlying patient assessment, and professional issues relating to clinical skills in order to help practitioners perform procedures safely and competently. This is followed by chapters on generic skills such as communication, hygiene and comfort, infection control, intravenous access, and care of the theatre patient. There are separate sections on drug administration and emergency and high dependency care. The book then takes a systems-based approach to the care of patients covering the key concepts which underpin all good nursing practice, including the social and psychological aspects of nursing. Information is included on how to relate the principles of clinical skills to different groups such as the elderly and the mentally ill, which will have relevance to practitioners whether in a hospital or community setting. A unique and comprehensive guide to clinical skills in nursing, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills in Adult Nursing will help nurses and other health care workers to perform clinical skills safely and competently.
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills in Adult Nursing written by Jacqueline Randle and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 697 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing written by Maria Flynn and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-07-16 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a brand new team of expert authors, the second edition of the central series title the Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing has been completely rewritten for today's nurse. Brought fully up to date with the latest nursing competencies and professional knowledge, it ensures you have everything you need to deliver appropriate nursing care and interventions. Designed to reflect the NMC nursing competencies, it covers key nursing values and standards, communication, clinical practice and decision making, and professional development. The Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing is written by nurses, for nurses, to provide concise, practical, and expert advice on all aspects of the nurse's role. Designed as a comprehensive and reliable guide to the care of adults, this new edition reflects how nurses relate to patients, engage critically with professional knowledge, and organise and deliver appropriate nursing care and interventions. With concise and comprehensive summaries of key nursing values and communication skills when dealing with diverse clinical populations, the role of the nurse is fully detailed as a provider of clinical care, as well as a leader, manager, and member of a broad multidisciplinary team. Clinical nursing practice is addressed using a systems-based approach, providing an overview of clinical conditions, investigations, and treatments, including frequently prescribed medicines, while highlighting key nursing practice considerations. Each chapter of the handbook lists useful sources of further information, primarily easily-accessible on-line resources. To help you achieve the best possible results for your patients, the authors offer a wealth of recommendations, guidance and information from their years of experience. Together with the complementary Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills in Adult Nursing, this handbook provides nursing students and general adult nurses with a robust framework for thinking about, and practicing, safe and compassionate, values based nursing. Whether the reader needs a comprehensive introduction to adult nursing or a reliable resource to dip into when the need arises, the Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing will be an invaluable companion for years to come.
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills in Adult Nursing written by Oxford Editors and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of General and Adult Nursing written by George Castledine and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing practical advice on various aspects of the nurse's role, this comprehensive guide to the care of adults with chronic and acute illness provides a picture of a patient's progress, covering care from the initial assessment to discharge and continuing care.
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing and Emergencies in Adult Nursing Pack written by Professor of Nursing and Consultant in General Nursing George Castledine and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2009-09-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pack combines the Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing, the central title of the Oxford Handbooks in Nursing series, with Emergencies in Nursing, a book which allows nurses to identify easily which clinical problems are true emergencies, which require urgent attention and action, and which are those that can wait for a later review. The pack is written for nurses, by nurses. It gives concise, practical, and expert advice on all aspects of the nurse's role. Written for both practicing and student nurses, it is a comprehensive and reliable guide to the care of adults with chronic and acute illness. So you can find the information you need without delay, the book is clearly laid out with one topic per page, and written in an easily readable note-based style. Blank pages for writing notes, observations and local protocols allow your handbook to be customized to meet your specific needs. All this is available at your fingertips, in a pocket-sized handbook with a hard-wearing plastic cover. This pack will be an invaluable companion to both practicing and student nurses. Whether you need a comprehensive introduction to adult nursing, general nursing care, or a reliable resource to dip into when the need arises, this pack will be an invaluable companion for years to come.
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing written by George Castledine and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 1252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work gives expert and practical advice on all aspects of the nurse's role. It provides a complete picture of the care of adults with chronic and acute illness, and covers the role of the nurse as manager and co-ordinator of care. It is written by practising nurses and is an invaluable companion.
Download or read book Essentials of Nursing Adults written by Karen Elcock and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 1080 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing together the best of text, video and interactive material for the definitive guide to adult nursing. This one-stop-shop will enable students to understand the core aspects of care, learn the essential nursing skills and knowledge that underpin practice, deal with the complexities of the role and apply their learning to common conditions and patient groups. It has been developed in line with the 2018 NMC standards to provide a complete learning resource for adult nursing students. Key features: Uses patient centered care and evidence-based practice as guiding principles throughout Clear and engaging features to help students understand the core theory and knowledge, apply it to nursing practice, revise for assessments and exams, and go further in their independent study. 12 months free access to an interactive eBook version, meaning you can access the book anytime. The book is supported by online resources, including links to up to 100 instructional videos, case studies and accompanying questions, access to selected SAGE journal articles, weblinks, multiple-choice quizzes, and glossary flashcards. Designed to make learning flexible and fun, leaving students better prepared for practice and ready to thrive in their future careers.
Download or read book Clinical Skills for Nursing Adults written by Wendy Wright and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2019-04-29 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized book provides step-by-step instructions on how to carry out advanced clinical skills such as medicine administration, giving transfusions, catheterisation, and other key skills across both acute and community settings. It is ideal for second and third year students and has been updated for the 2018 NMC standards, including the most up-to-date evidence base for the procedures. Each section features: Handy checklists detailing the essential equipment and things to consider before starting. Helpful tips and advice on what to watch out for and the relevant action to take for each skill. Care setting considerations exploring patient requirements depending on where care is being given. Clear instructions guiding you step by step through each procedure. Whether you are revising, practicing, or preparing for a clinical placement, this book will become a trusted companion and daily reference that will help to develop and improve your nursing skills.
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills for Children s and Young People s Nursing written by Paula Dawson and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-07-19 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children's nurses are faced with unique challenges when undertaking clinical skills, adapting their knowledge and practice for the physical and developmental age of their patients. The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills for Children's and Young People's Nursing is a practical guide to both the most basic and the increasingly complex elements of caring for the health needs of children and young people. Focusing on the key principles underpinning all elements of care, it provides a solid, evidence-based framework which practitioners can use to develop their clinical knowledge, skills, and attitudes. It systematically covers the body systems and the clinical skills relating to them, and includes additional tips and suggested courses of action when encountering difficulties with a procedure, with practical advice from current practitioners. Written by experienced children's nurses working either within clinical paediatric settings or as educators in the field, this handbook is an essential, quick, and reliable practice reference tool for any clinical setting.
Download or read book Compendium of Clinical Skills for Student Nurses written by Ian Peate and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-02-22 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook is primarily intended for student nurses, students studying for National Vocational Qualifications (levels II and III Health Care) and those students who are undertaking an Access to Nursing Course. It provides these students with a user-friendly and contemporary understanding of some of the key clinical practice issues that they will experience in clinical areas. The book presents the reader with an institutional perspective as well as a community approach to general aspects of adult nursing care. The text is clearly written with useful illustrations. A well known model of nursing is used in which to frame the information - Roper et al' s Activities of Living Model. The reader will begin to develop his/her practical nursing skills with a sound knowledge base underpinning the delivery of care. There are 14 chapters, a detailed glossary and a comprehensive list of "normal values" is included at the end. The book is designed to be used as a reference book in either the clinical setting, the classroom or at home.
Download or read book Clinical Skills written by Robin Richardson and published by Scion Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2021-08-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Skills: an introduction for nursing and healthcare covers the essential clinical skills required by nurses. It offers an ideal introduction to clinical skills for adult nursing students, and it will also be useful for student nurses in other fields of practice, for trainee nursing associates and for other healthcare students who need to carry out clinical procedures when caring for people in a healthcare environment. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book will help students to: develop their proficiency in carrying out the nursing procedures required to qualify as a Registered Nurse understand when and how to provide nursing intervention and support to people in their care broaden and deepen their knowledge through the use of realistic scenarios apply their knowledge in a person-centred and compassionate way reflect on their own values and learning experiences to enhance their nursing practice improve their nursing skills by using the ‘hints for practice’ and ‘alerts’ The clear, reader-friendly presentation will help students develop the underpinning knowledge and understanding of the clinical skills they will need throughout their healthcare career. Pre-publication reviews “I found the chapters very accessible and easy to read which was refreshing as a lot of textbooks can be quite overwhelming in content and language.” Former nursing student, Edge Hill University “It is very useful that all the procedures are broken down into steps. This gives the reader a clear guideline and good direction on where to begin.” Former nursing student, University of Cumbria “This book is brilliant in so many ways... the step-by-step instruction were so useful and have really helped me to consolidate my learning. I will be recommending it to fellow students.” Adult nursing student, University of East Anglia “The patient scenarios are one of my favourite aspects of the book, especially the continuity of particular case studies throughout the book. This is going to be an excellent addition to bookshelves and a fantastic reference.” Newly Qualified Nurse, ex-Sheffield Hallam University
Download or read book Rapid Adult Nursing written by Andrée le May and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-10-12 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rapid Adult Nursing is an essential read for all adult nursing students, as well as a refresher for qualified adult nurses, and a ‘dip into text’ for other healthcare professionals. Designed for quick reference, it maps on to the essential clinical skills and knowledge required for pre-registration adult nurses, and captures the essentials of adult nursing care in an easy to read, and highly accessible format. Covering all the key topics in adult nursing, this concise and easy-to-read title is the perfect quick-reference book for student adult nurses.
Download or read book Selected material from the Oxford handbooks in nursing series Nursing written by Sue Hart and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Adult Nursing Practice written by Ian Bullock and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-05-24 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adult Nursing Practice: Using evidence in care enables today's students and newly qualified nurses develop the knowledge and skills they need to deliver, and lead care tomorrow. Reflecting the principles of evidence-based care in line with the current NMC competencies, this textbook helps students learn to manage patients with common conditions and fundamental health needs so they can provide the best possible evidence-based care. Written, and edited by leading nurses from practice, education and research, it focuses on common diseases, fundamental health needs, and symptoms that nurses' encounter in daily practice. Conditions are clearly explained so that the causes of ill health are easily understood. Every chapter covers pathophysiology, indicates the key priorities for nursing assessment, and discusses 'what the evidence says', before considering nursing management options. Throughout the authors' clear signposts to trustworthy evidence mean that students can effortlessly select the best nursing interventions for their patients using the current available evidence-base. The ideal guide for students preparing for registration and newly qualified staff going through preceptorship, it is packed with over 115 illustrations and lots of features to bring the subject to life and make learning easier: BLNursing assessment illustrations outline challenges caused by common diseases in a helpful and memorable way, highlighting issues that need assessment BLRed flag icons indicate the warning signs of deterioration and urgent questions are listed that can be used for assessment and monitoring BLCase studies of effective evidence-based interventions show the difference that high quality nursing care makes BLCross references between common conditions' causes and managing related health needs and symptoms develop understanding by clearly linking pathophysiology with nursing management options BLTheory into practice boxes further enhance learning through suggested activities, such as exploring key evidence, considering major practice issues or applying core knowledge while out on placement BLOnline resource centre at www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/bullock /. Filled with interactive and useful e-learning resources to help students test their learning, keep up-to-date with the latest evidence and further expand their knowledge, it features: BLClinical decision making scenarios BLQuiz questions BLUpdates to content BLHyperlinked references BLimages from the book BLLecturer resources
Download or read book Selected Material from the Oxford Handbooks in Nursing Series Nursing Study and Placement Learning Skills and Clinical Nursing Skills Skills Core and Advanced written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
