Developing Practical Nursing Skills: An Active Foundation Guide

by Lesley Baillie (Author)

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.25

  The importance of sound practical nursing skills is emphasized by Trusts and students alike, but research into project 2000 courses had identified skills deficits in Diplomates. This book is an interactive text for pre-registration common foundation programme students to work through to gain knowledge, understanding and confidence in relation to essential practical skills of relevance to all branches of nursing. The text follows a problem-based learning format - each chapter starts with care scenarios from different branches, thus skills learning is in the context of care. Information and explanation is provided and activities are incorporated for the student to work through with follow up answers. Relevant research is included throughout, and the book also emphasizes evidence-based practice.

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  Paperback
  1999

  $3.25

  As more critically ill patients are cared for on acute general wards rather than in ICUs, many nurses are having to cope with the particular problems of very sick patients without the specialist knowledge of an ICU trained nurse. The book considers the key issues surrounding the critical patient's care in the acute general hospital. The anatomy and physiology of each body system is explored, looking at the major associated conditions and illnesses and how the patient is assessed and monitored.

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  Hardcover
  1998

  $3.25

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