Foundations of Adult Nursing
eBook - ePub

Foundations of Adult Nursing

  1. 616 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Foundations of Adult Nursing

About this book

Covering the issues, themes and principles that explain what it means to be a nurse today, this book provides the theory you need to know and applies it to the diverse patient groups and settings that you will encounter on your placements.

Key features of the book are:

·Introduces the core aspects of adult nursing

·An evidence-based approach with discussion of literature, policy and research and suggested further reading for every chapter

· Over 30 c ase scenarios to help you understand the realities of practice across a range of settings including primary care and the community

· Activity boxes which challenge assumptions and encourage reflection

The book has been closely developed in line with the latest NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters and supports you across your entire degree programme as you develop into nurses of the future ready to deliver and lead care.

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Yes, you can access Foundations of Adult Nursing by Dianne Burns in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Nursing. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Edition
3
Subtopic
Nursing

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. About the Editor and Contributors
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. Publisher's Acknowledgements
  10. Introduction
  11. NMC Proficiencies Map for Registered Nurses
  12. Part 1 Theory and Context in Relation to Adult Nursing
  13. 1 Essentials of Nursing: Values, Knowledge, Skills, and Practice
  14. 2 Nursing Therapeutics
  15. 3 Fundamental Aspects of Adult Nursing
  16. 4 Interprofessional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
  17. 5 Digital Literacy
  18. Abbreviations List
  19. 6 Medicines Management
  20. 7 Evidence-based Practice and the Importance of Research
  21. 8 Clinical Decision Making
  22. 9 Leadership and Management
  23. 10 Developing Practice and Managing Change
  24. Part 2 Caring for Adults in a Variety of Settings
  25. 11 Supporting and Promoting Health
  26. 12 Specialist Care of the Older Person: A Person-centred, Biographical Approach
  27. 13 Caring for Adults with Long-term Conditions
  28. 14 Caring for the Acutely Ill Adult
  29. 15 Caring for the Critically Ill Adult
  30. 16 Palliative Care
  31. 17 Managing the Transition to Registered Nursing Practice
  32. Index