Foundations of Nursing Practice

This is the key text for introductory level nursing, covering all the core areas. Practical and great value, it is comprehensive and also contains new chapters on cutting edge topics. Alongside an all-new companion website, this is an outstanding edition for CFP study from a tried and trusted team.

ISBN 0230232744   Pages 528 ISBN13 9780230232747 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 1017 Publisher Palgrave Macmillan   Published in Basingstoke Imprint Palgrave Macmillan   Previous ISBN 9781403987808 Format Paperback   Height (mm) 247 Publication date 01 Apr 2011   Width (mm) 190 DEWEY 610.73   Spine width (mm) 28 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Tertiary education

Introduction PART I: NURSING SKILLS AND CONCEPTS Managing Nursing Care; R.Hogston Social Behaviour and Professional Interactions; P.Russell Challenges to Professional Practice; S.Tee Developing Skills for Reflective Practice; M.Jasper PART II: NURSING INTERVENTIONS Infection Control; S.Parboteeah Administration of Medications; S.Parboteeah Eating and Drinking; S.M.Green Elimination; B.Marjoram Respiration; J.Dean, P.Diggens & R.Haywood Circulation; C.Walker Wound Management; P.Jackson, L.Taylor & N.Chambers Moving and Handling; W.Arnett & K.Humphrys Dying, Death & Spirituality; P.Russell Drug and Alcohol Misuse; A.Green PART III: PROFESSIONAL ISSUES Body image and Sexuality; S.Carter & A.Green Genetics Knowledge within an Ethical Framework: D.Pogson Nursing Practice in an Interprofessional Context; J.McCray Public Health in Nursing; E.Porter Health Informatics; A.Keen & N.Hosker Developing Effective Leadership & Management Skills; Y.Cox

"Meets the new professional regulator's standards and offers a comprehensive range of information to those starting out as pre- registration nurses." - Elizabeth Gormley-Fleming, Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Hertfordshire, UK "I love this text because it explains theory so clearly at a depth that the students need, but in a way they can understand, and applies it to practice." - Hazel Chapman, Lecturer, School of Health & Social Care, University of Chester, UK "Great text - really supports CFP curriculum." - Jeanne Landon-Campbell, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Cumbria University, UK "Easy to use...easy to read and navigate between chapters with useful further reading and extensive references, suitable throughout nurse training and beyond registration." - Joanne, Student Nurse (Learning Disabilities branch) "This book is an excellent introduction to the essential foundations of nursing practice. It is clearly structured and poses a sound basis for students to commence their academic and professional development. The chosen topics are relevant within a contemporary context and the book succeeds to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Reflection as well as active and independent learning are encouraged through the many activities and Test Yourself questions." - Kat, Student Nurse (Adult branch) "Well-structured, easy to read, plenty of interactive activities...this is a real 'cover-all' text for nursing" - Debbie Knott, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health, Liverpool John Moores University, UK 'manages to cover a wide range of essential topics and explain them so very clearly' - Lynne Jump, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader, School of Health and Social Care, University of Greenwich, UK Praise for previous edition: 'This is an excellent text which will provide relevant information to take the student right through the Common Foundation Programme. It is easy to read, well set out, applicable to all branches of nursing and up-to-date.' - Jill Kneath-Jones, University of Glamorgan, UK

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