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Klappentext 9781473929579 More than just a book! An accompanying interactive eBook links to extra resources including videos, case studies, interactive revision quizzes, flashcards, study plans and more. Students can use the eBook to study where and when they want, and read, annotate and search the book on a tablet, laptop or PC. All these resources are also available through SAGE edge - visit Advisory Editors Learning Disabilities: Robert Jenkins and Ruth Northway, University of South Wales Child Nursing: Carol Hall, The University of Nottingham Mental Health: Steven Trenoweth, University of Bournemouth Adult Nursing: Karen Elcock, Kingston University London Clinical Skills: Fiona Everett and Wendy Wright, University of the West of Scotland Zusammenfassung A groundbreaking new print and e-textbook, Essentials of Nursing Practice is an introduction to the core topics all nursing students need to master during their first year and beyond. It brings the study of nursing to life through real examples from nurses, students, patients and service users, and makes difficult concepts clear and engaging. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part A: Learning to be a Nurse What is a Nursing and what is a Nurse? - Catherine Delves-Yates, Karen Elcock, Carol Hall, Ruth Northway and Steve TrenowethBeing a Nursing Student - Catherine Delves-Yates Core Academic Skills - Gabrielle Thorpe, Jonathan Mason and Catherine Delves-YatesAcademic Writing and Assessment Skills - Gabrielle Thorpe and Jonathan MasonPart B: Professional Practice Ethics - Ruth Northway and Ian BeechLaw - Graham AveryAccountability and Professionalism - Karen Elcock Resilience - E. Jane Blowers The Role of the Student Nurse in Effecting Change - Jacqueline Phipps Clinical Governance - Karen ElcockPart C: Fundamentals of Nursing CareDelivering Effective Care - Fiona Everett and Wendy WrightIntroduction to Nursing Theory - Carol HallValues-based, Person-centred Care - Catherine Delves-YatesPatient, Service User, Family and Carer Perspectives - Katrina Emmerson and Ruth NorthwayAssessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation - APIE - Rebekah Hill Core Communication Skills - Karen Elcock and Jean Shapcott Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Challenging Circumstances - Steve Trenoweth and Wasiim AllymamodAssessing and Managing Risk - Melanie Fisher and Margaret ScottRecord-keeping and Documentation - Jill Barnes and Robert JenkinsClinical Decision-making - Gemma Hurley Health Promotion - Daryl Evans Safeguarding - Robert Jenkins and Jill BarnesPatient Education - Helen WalkerPart D: Skills for Nursing Care Infection Prevention and Control - IPC - Rose GallagherClinical Measurement - Valerie FoleyPain Management - Ann Kettyle Aseptic Technique and Specimen Collection - Rose GallagherSkin Integrity - Irene AndersonSafer Handling of People - Dianne SteeleFirst Aid - Chris MulryanMedicines Administration - Carol HallAssisting Patients with their Nutritional Needs - Kate Goodhand and Jane EwenAssisting Patients with their Elimination Needs - Mairead Collie and David J HunterAssisting Patients with their Hygiene Needs - Catherine Delves-Yates Last Offices - Jean ShapcottPART E: Contexts of Nursing Care Introduction to the Organization and Settings of Care - Siobhan McCullough Public Health - Charlene LoboIntroduction to Interprofessional Working - Adele Atkinson Introduction to Psychological Context of Nursing - Janet RamjeetIntroduction to the Sociological Context of Nursing - Ruth Northway Introduction to Health Policy and the Political Context of Nursing - Siobhan McCullough Introduction to the Global Context of Nursing - Catherine Delves-Yates ...