This portable guide details in a step-by-step fashion how to carry out common nursing skills. The book adopts a body systems framework with each procedure described in a logical format, starting with the equipment needed for the procedure, step-by-step guidelines for carrying out the procedure including the rationale for the various steps, and ends with a short reference list. Each skill is illustrated, where applicable, with clinical photographs or line drawings to further enhance the understanding of the procedure. * Includes two-colour illustrations which enhance the text and clarify concepts. * Features body systems framework easily identified with the use of a special icon. * Includes step-by-step guidelines for each procedure to clearly illustrate clinical procedures. * Provides key references. * Includes Points for Practice for each skill to give practical guidance, clearly identified with a unique icon. Not available in the U.S

Essential Nursing Skills

Medical Books

Cronin RGN BSc(Hons) MSc(Nursing) DipN(Lond)PhD RN, Patricia

Nicol BSc(Hons) MSc PGDipEd RGN, Maggie

Bavin RGN RM Dipn(Lond) RCNT, Carol

Rawlings-Anderson RGN BA(Hons) MSc(Nursing) DipNEd, Karen

Bedford-Turner RGN BSc(Hons) MSc(Nursing) DipN(Lond), Shelagh

Nursing

Mosby Ltd.

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Easy to use and attractively designed in 2 colours throughout, this clinical manual concentrates on the preparation for each skill, the procedure, and post-procedure guidelines. With over 120 essential skills and procedures, written and produced in a clear, consistent style, this book is invaluable in any clinical setting and suitable for all foundation students regardless of their future specialty.
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<li>All skills updated to reflect new guidelines and evidence-based practices e.g. recent changes in the Resuscitation Guidelines</li>
<li>Internal design enhanced to improve usability</li>
<li>Annotated further reading</li>
<li>Useful websites</li>
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 Essential skills series</ul>
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Essential Nursing Skills: Clinical skills for caring

Hunter, Janet

Cole BSc MSc PgDipEd RGN, Elaine

As a nursing student you learn lots of nursing theory and research – but how do you translate this into practice and apply it to the skills you need? Where do you start? What steps should be carried out and in what order? What should you do afterwards? Essential Nursing Skills answers these questions for over 130 clinical skills. Each one is explained from start to finish, using a step-by-step approach, with clear illustrations and colour photographs to enhance understanding. Small enough to carry with you and specifically designed and written to aid learning, this book is invaluable for nurses across all fields.
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<li>Attractive design – easy to use </li>
<li>Skills explained step by step </li>
<li>Comprehensive list of skills covers all that students will encounter in practice </li>
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Points for Practice sections encourage readers to reflect and learn </li>
<li>Further reading and references point to the evidence and knowledge base for each skill</li>
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<li>Full-colour photographs illustrate many of the procedures </li>
<li>Full colour is used throughout to help navigate procedures </li>
<li>Section listing normal values of commonly used blood tests </li>
<li>Skills to assess deteriorating patients and care for patients undergoing surgery </li>
<li>Reflects changes in nursing and professional national guidelines</li>
</ul>Essential skills series

Essential Nursing Skills: Clinical skills for caring (Essential Skills for Nursing)

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