
Handbook for Registered Nurses - E-Book
Handbook for Registered Nurses - E-Book
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Handbook for Registered Nurses - E-Book
Handbook for Registered Nurses - E-Book
About this book
This handy resource provides a concise overview of some of the key elements of nursing practice, and is designed to create the foundations on which to build clinical competence.The Handbook covers the rationales and knowledge that underpin activities performed by registered nurses in both the community and hospital. It includes clinical guidelines, an overview of the core components of care and the basics of key procedures.Written by nurse educators and clinicians to reflect current nursing standards and competence, this book is an ideal reference guide for student nurses, newly qualified nurses and those who teach staff in practice.- Provides a firm basis for clinical competence- Aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Competencies for Nurses- Designed to support continuing professional development and education- Can be used both for clinical practice and teaching
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Foreword
- Preface
- Contributors
- Acknowledgements
- List of Illustrations
- List of Tables
- 1. Bedside clinical teaching
- 2. Infection prevention and control principles
- 3. Patient assessment
- 4. Respiratory assessment
- 5. Respiratory support
- 6. Tracheostomy care
- 7. Cardiovascular assessment
- 8. Neurological assessment and management
- 9. Pain assessment and management
- 10. Sepsis care
- 11. Gastrointestinal assessment and management
- 12. Managing safe intravenous therapy and blood transfusions
- 13. Peri-operative care
- 14. Medicines management
- 15. Wound care
- 16. Patient hygiene
- 17. Elimination
- 18. Patients with reduced mobility
- 19. Emergency procedures
- 20. Adult blood tests
- Index