Professional skills in nursing: a guide for the common foundation programme

Professional Skills for Nurse supports the development of key nursing skills underpinned by theory. Designed specifically to meet the needs of nursing students in the initial stages of training, the book focuses on the essential knowledge and skills needed for effective patient-care while at the same time helping students to achieve the NMC outcomes required for entry into branch programmes. Each chapter focuses on a key aspect of nursing care backed up with, practical tips,, examples drawn from all branches of nursing, and, a range of study activities to help you reflect on your learning and get the most from practice placements. Key themes in healthcare such as ethics, evidence-based practice and health promotion are discussed throughout the book, highlighting how these relate to everyday nursing practice. INDICE: Introduction / Study Skills / Health and Safety / Communication Skills / Handwashing and Aseptic Technique / Vital Signs and Neurological Observations Monitoring / Hygiene Needs / Feeding and Nutritional Needs / Nutritional assessment Principles of nutritional support / Elimination / Administration of Medicines / Wound Care

• ISBN: 978-1-84787-397-2
• Editorial: Sage Publications
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 224
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés