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Nursing Knowledge and Practice

Foundations for Decision Making

  • 2 Edición - 9 de junio de 2004
  • Última edición
  • Autores: Maggie Mallik, Carol Hall, David Howard
  • Idioma: Inglés

This comprehensive core textbook is designed to be the ideal basis for foundation nursing studies. Unlike other books it provides a unique and innovative decision-making approach… Leer más

Descripción

This comprehensive core textbook is designed to be the ideal basis for foundation nursing studies. Unlike other books it provides a unique and innovative decision-making approach by integrating the knowledge base from subject areas within the nursing curriculum through a focus on the needs of service users. It emphasises that such needs provide the focal point for student learning across all fields of nursing practice The clear format of each chapter identifies the relevant biological, psychosocial, care delivery, professional and ethical knowledge that is needed to inform decision making and to gain the practice knowledge needed for the statutory competencies for registration as a nurse. The reflective knowledge sections explore the complexity and diversity of nursing practice. Each chapter is designed to encourage reflection on practice and critical thinking.

Puntos claves

  • Clear sections identify the relevant knowledge base to assist students in applying their knowledge in practice
  • Case studies reflect the diverse range of client needs and care settings of the four nursing branches enabling students to apply theory to practice
  • Reflective exercises and decision-making activities encourage students to make links to nursing practice, and reflect on their experience
  • Current research is highlighted throughout demonstrating the evidence-base for practice decisions
  • Annotated further reading provides a resource for further study

    • De interès para

    Students undertaking the pre-registration curriculum in nursing at diploma/advanced diploma/ degree level; post-registration students; Health Care Support Workers

    Índice

    Communication. Safety and risk. Resuscitation. Infection control. Handling and moving. Homeostasis. Nutrition. Stress, relaxation and rest. Medicines. Pain. Aggression. Death and dying. Hygiene. Skin integrity. Sexuality.Confusion. Mobility.Continence. Rehabilitation. Index

    Detalles del producto

    • Edición: 2
    • Última edición
    • Publicado: 9 de junio de 2004
    • Idioma: Inglés

    Sobre los autores

    MM

    Maggie Mallik

    Afiliaciones y experiencia
    Research Fellow, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Nottingham, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK

    CH

    Carol Hall

    Afiliaciones y experiencia
    Associate Professor and Child Health Lead, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Nottingham, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK

    DH

    David Howard

    Afiliaciones y experiencia
    Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Nottingham, Queen’s Medical Centre; Senior Fellow, Institute of Mental Health, Nottingham, UK