Handbook for Registered Nurses - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 1st Edition

by Major Chris Carter and Joy Notter, PhD, MSc, RN, RHV, HVT, PGCEA

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ISBN: 9780702074318

Publication Date: 08-02-2023

Page Count: 346

Imprint: Elsevier

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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.

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Key Features
- 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
Contents

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
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Major Chris Carter, Senior Lecturer,Birmingham City University and Joy Notter, PhD, MSc, RN, RHV, HVT, PGCEA, Professor of Community Health Care Studies
Faculty of Health, Education & Life Sciences
Birmingham City University
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