Nursing fundamentals and skills Books

Book SynopsisUPDATED AND EXPANDED FOR 2022 and beyond. This clinical pocket reference provides key information that a nurse will require on placement and in practice, selected by experienced teachers/practitioners, clearly written and presented, drawn from a wide range of different sources, packaged in an easily accessible portable format suitable for pocket or mobile devices. Nursing students, assessors, practice educators and preceptees will find that this resource enables the move into real life practice, supporting safe, confident, patient centred nursing. The fourth edition has now been thoroughly updated and extended. New material includes new Mental Capacity Act overview and guidelines, updated infection control (including donning and doffing PPE) and End of Life care sections, and latest Resuscitation Guidelines. This edition is built around the new pre-registration nursing education standards released by the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council) in early 2019, allowing it to support all nursing practitioners throughout their years of practice. The authors, all experienced teacher/practitioners have looked at latest teaching trends and national objectives, including the new NMC standards, to provide coverage of the widening range of competencies a nurse needs to display in today's healthcare environment. This resource provides rapid access to key information that a nurse will need to provide effective holistic care of the adult patient. For the student on clinical placement it provides a valuable aide memoire for recently learnt key information. For the newly qualified nurse it assists review, reflection, and revalidation.Trade ReviewReviews of previous editions,'The Clinical Pocket Reference for Nurses is an excellent resource for both students and qualified nurses... includes updated content on cardiac monitoring and neurological assessment and references to the latest Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines. The book covers a wide range of essential information, including the requirements for patient assessment, such as the latest risk assessment tools, the Bristol stool chart, management of shock and sepsis, interpreting electrocardiograms and a guide to wound classification and healing. The book is easy to use and nurses should be able to quickly navigate to invaluabe information. It is an educational tool that supports learning in practice and can also be used as a quick revision aid. The small spiral-bound format makes it accessible and ideal to keep in a pocket or diary when at work. The book would make a useful resource for nurses to buy for themselves, but could also be used as a quick reference guide to be shared on a ward. Although this book does have a nursing focus, it would also be relevant to other healthcare professionals, such as physiotherapists and paramedics - Nursing StandardTable of Contents1. Assessment: Assessment of risk and reporting, Respiratory assessment, Oxygen administration, Cardiac assessment, Shock, Sepsis (adult), Risk assessment for VTE, Neurological assessment, Pain, Gastrointestinal and abdominal assessment, Urological assessment, Skin assessment, Wound classification and healing, Older adult assessment, Psychological assessment. 2: Physiological monitoring: Normal physiological values, Measuring BP, CVP and JVP, Fluid and electrolyte balance. 3: Biochemistry: Key biochemistry values, Other useful biochemistry, Blood: composition, measurement and groups, Blood transfusion, Blood gases, Urinalysis. 4. Infection control: Hand hygiene, Infection classification, Prevention of infection, Isolation (barrier) nursing, Donning and doffing for PPE. 5. Drug administration: SI units, Calculating drug dosage/delivery, Parental medication administration. 6. IV therapy: Peripheral and central venous therapy, IV drug administration, Intravenous cannulation, Blood sample tubes and order of draw, Complications of IV therapy, IV flow rates. 7. End-of-life care: Planning EOL care, Delivering EOL care. 8. Acute/emergency care: Adult basic life support, In-hospital resuscitation, Adult advanced life support, AED, Anaphylaxis management, Airway management and choking, Emergency drugs, Mental health first aid. 9. Terminology: Abbreviations.

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Book SynopsisNumeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses is a user-friendly introduction for student nurses that guides you from the basics to the core calculations required in a healthcare setting. To qualify as a registered nurse you will need to demonstrate proficiency and accuracy when calculating dosages of prescribed medicines. The second edition of Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses features even more worked examples and practice tests, all designed to increase your confidence and competence in calculating drug dosages and performing other important clinical calculations – a critical issue in improving patient safety. Key benefits: Diagnostic test to assess your existing skills and knowledge. Back to basics chapter uses a step-by-step approach to ensure understanding – tested by nursing lecturers and their students. Self-assessment tests throughout each chapter enable you to monitor your progress. Extensive worked examples use authentic scenarios to set learning in context. Summary tests provide practice for numeracy exams. Covers drug dosages and other clinical calculations such as pressure ulcer risk assessment tools, National Early Warning Score, hydration and fluid balance, Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool, BMI and ideal body weight. Answers provided for all tests. The book also features: Error alerts pointing out common errors and why they are sometimes made. Sense checks to help you avoid fundamental errors. Tips to help with calculations and relate them to clinical practice. Appendices covering safe administration of medicine, routes of administration, medication administration records, drug glossary, a handy multiplication grid and simple conversion tables. Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses is required reading: Before the numeracy test at your student nurse interview. During your university course as you prepare for further numeracy exams. In practice as you get to grips with drug doses, BMI, drip rates, fluid balance, etc. Trade ReviewVery good ‘I love this textbook so much. Very self-explanatory and easy to understand. For someone that hates maths like myself this book will make you fall in love with maths. Value for money.’ Amazon reviewer‘Numeracy is a compulsory element of our undergraduate programme and gives many students cause for concern! Any text that simplifies the process and gives students tips and straightforward advice on applied maths is useful. The self-assessment boxes are great and the fact that all the maths is contextualised throughout to healthcare settings is invaluable and what makes this book highly relevant to nurses.’ Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University‘I liked the fact that the flow of the textbook included getting students to revisit basic arithmetic skills and the use of the numerous self assessment exercises was also very positive. Clearly written and user friendly.’ Lecturer, University of the West of Scotland‘I liked the structure of the book in that it started from the presumption that the student nurses do not have an elementary knowledge of maths/calculations/ statistics. Having developed this knowledge, it then progresses on to calculations relating to nursing issues – drugs and scores. I would recommend this book for any students.’ Lecturer, Salford University‘An excellent resource. The book has excellent clinical examples and lots of practice pages. I particularly liked the clinical calculations section. Very relevant for today’s students. Numeracy is summatively assessed so this has been an invaluable book to teach from. Using the book helped the students gain confidence. Presentation good, user friendly.’ Senior Lecturer, University of Derby‘I would recommend this text to personal students who require a good core text on calculations as it starts with the very basics and builds on this throughout the book. I particularly like the integration of assessment tools such as fluid balance and MUST, indicating to students that numeracy is more than drug calculations alone.’ Lecturer, Canterbury Christ Church University‘This is an easy to understand text which students appear to find very helpful as a basic introduction to the topic area. Use of examples and text boxes to highlight practice is very helpful. The self assessment aspect is a strong element of this book. I recommend this book to students early on in the course to help them develop the skills they need on clinical calculations.’ Senior Lecturer, UCLanAmazing book! ‘Such a good book, I highly recommend it for student nurses. Everything is clearly explained and there is a self assessment at the end of each chapter with answers at the back of the book. I bought to refresh my maths knowledge before starting uni in September. Really enjoying the book so far.' Amazon reviewer Excellent for my NMP numeracy exam ‘I bought this book at the start of my Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) course and it really helped me prepare for the numeracy exam. I would definitely recommend for nurses who may be out of practice with mathematics.' Amazon reviewer Easy to read. Easy to follow and understand ‘This product is amazing for nursing students it’s very visual and easy to understand. As a first year nursing student it is easier to read and learn from.' Amazon reviewer Really well designed book ‘In love with this book. Although I'm proficient with maths, it is a great book to begin to understand what is expected when going to university to study nursing!' Amazon reviewer Easy to follow helpful book ‘Really helpful book to help my confidence with numbers grow as a student nurse.' Amazon reviewer Table of ContentsAbout the author; Preface to the second edition; Acknowledgements; How to use this book 1. Numeracy and calculation skills in the clinical environment 1.1 Why you need to know about numbers and calculations 1.2 Common calculation errors 1.3 Developing your calculation and numeracy skills Self-assessment test 1.1 2. Back to basics 2.1 Introduction 2.2 The decimal system 2.3 Addition 2.4 Subtraction 2.5 Multiplication 2.6 Division 2.7 Factors 2.8 Fractions 2.9 Percentages 2.10 Ratios 2.11 Expressing large numbers Self-assessment tests 2.1-2.9 3. The SI system 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Volume 3.3 Weight 3.4 Pressure Self-assessment tests 3.1-3.4 4. Calculating drug doses 4.1 Reducing the risk of administration error 4.2 Calculating for oral administration 4.3 Calculating for administration by injection 4.4 Calculating intravenous flows 4.5 Drug calculations based on per kilogram of body weight Self-assessment tests 4.1-4.7 5. Other clinical calculations 5.1 Introduction 5.2 The 24-hour clock 5.3 Organisation of care 5.4 Hydration 5.5 Nutritional status 5.6 Weight Self-assessment tests 5.1-5.5 6. Further self-assessment tests Tests 6.1-6.3: working in SI units Tests 6.4-6.6: calculating drug doses Tests 6.7-6.10: conversions, calculations, measurement, medication administration Appendix 1: Administering medicines safely Appendix 2: Routes of administration Appendix 3: Medication administration records Appendix 4: Drug glossary Appendix 5: Multiplication grid Appendix 6: Conversion tables Answers to self-assessment tests; References

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Book SynopsisAn accessible text which covers the essentials of anatomy and physiology required by a range of health professions. Anatomy & Physiology is the ideal introduction to the subject for student nurses, midwives, operating department practitioners, paramedics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, trainee nursing associates, and other allied health professionals. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book helps readers to: learn the language of anatomy and physiology by explaining new terms clearly in the text and in a comprehensive glossary understand the key anatomical structures and physiological functions appreciate what happens during disease, with boxes throughout to highlight the clinical relevance, and more detailed explanations of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and cancer apply this knowledge in healthcare contexts Bonus online material The following material to accompany the book is provided free of charge online: four additional chapters to help readers extend their knowledge a variety of self-assessment questions for every chapter The clear, reader-friendly presentation will aid understanding of a subject which is often viewed as challenging but is essential throughout a healthcare career.Trade Review‘I think it’d be a brilliant book for anyone beginning nursing or any allied health profession course come to that. A great introduction to absolutely everything!’ Senior lecturer, Birmingham City University‘The book is sincerely brilliant and exceeded my expectations. It is a wonderful addition to my nursing book library, one that I will definitely be referring to regularly... The tone is just right coming from a student point of view. It isn’t too complicated but delivers the content perfectly. It has a balanced, explanatory tone that I think is appropriate for all stages of the degree.’ Of the content: ‘This book allows you to go into as much depth as you want to. You have a choice to explore further because of the added boxes at the sides and the added online content.’ Of the illustrations: ‘The images and text are consistently approached in a logical way and given the space they need. They are a good size, colourful, easy to understand and well labelled to refer back to text and follow too. It can be so difficult to try and visualise certain aspects of anatomy and physiology. The authors have captured these brilliantly.’ Of the boxes in the margin: ‘I think this is a brilliant feature. Especially expansion for common terms or abbreviations, I think this is a really useful way of incorporating it altogether, for example in the respiratory section box 6.14 mentions “RR or ‘Resps’”. I haven’t come across another book that has done that in this way before.’ Of the online self-assessment questions: ‘Personally, I really like to be able to test by knowledge this way and I think that these sort of MCQ’s would have been really useful for when I did my A&P exam in my first year. I know other courses have A&P exams so I can see this free feature being really valuable to students. The critical thinking option is brilliant for further learning too. I can see how this could be really useful for classroom work and discussion.’ Student, Sheffield Hallam University‘I have to say everything about the book is excellent, from the layout, the clear concise text, the brilliant illustrations and the ease of using the website. Health professionals should find this book an invaluable resource, I just wish it had been published when I was training.’ Senior sister, Guys' and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust‘It has really enhanced my studying and allowed me to enjoy using this book as a study source. As a student, it can be so daunting to use A&P books to aid studying as I personally spend so much time trying to mentally translate text into an alternative which makes more sense. I also feel that the balance [between accessibility and authoritativeness] achieved within this book also replicates the balance demonstrated and expected by my university.’ Student, Robert Gordon University‘I find the illustrations a particularly effective aspect of this text as they succinctly illustrate certain anatomical and physiological aspects which can be difficult to visualise and explain via words. This text is written in an accessible and succinct way, allowing students to learn the key aspects of anatomy and physiology without getting bogged down in superfluous explanations, bolstered by its fantastic use of graphical aids.’ Student, Edge Hill University‘Such an excellent book. As a third year even I find it a great understanding level. Love the comments around neonatal/child. I haven’t seen that in another book other than my child A&P books! I find this such a useful resource and easy to follow and a thoroughly enjoyable book!’ Student, UCLan‘The contents page is divided into a simple contents and more detailed contents, which makes navigating the book easy and feel less overwhelming... and I especially like the ‘how to learn anatomy and physiology’ section. There are clear and simple illustrations throughout the book that don’t overwhelm the reader. Often diagrams can be used too often but I think the balance is just right in this book. I also found the blue boxes in the margins helpful, as they added information that was ‘good to know’. I absolutely love the supplementary chapters online. It saves the need to purchase several different books which can be confusing. This ties everything together nicely. The format of the online pages is also accessible, with plenty of white space and good use of diagrams. I feel like my 3rd year will be made a little simpler with access to these chapters. The online self-assessments are very useful too.’ Student, University of York‘I feel this is an essential book for anyone studying nursing or healthcare. I think it exceeds the more complicated textbooks as it is much easier to read but doesn’t compromise on content or information... in fact the content is above and beyond some of the other textbooks without all the jargon. The book covers everything for a A and P module on any nursing and healthcare course... I really like the extra content too especially the ‘Principles of drug actions’. The boxes are a stand-out feature and are really useful especially if you want additional information or to understand more about a subject. The information is relevant and up to date. [The self-assessment questions] are so useful as these are the format used in the A and P module exam and I like the additional methods of assessment too as always useful for a chance to consolidate learning and understanding. Really useful content and many other A and P books do not have this facility of assessing knowledge and understanding. This book will be one I read and read and read.’ Student, University of Huddersfield‘I think [the book] could be a useful resource for our OT students. It very much reflects the content of one of our modules and the layout and diagrams are helpful and clear.’ Senior Lecturer in OT, UCLan‘I can honestly say that this is a book that we have been waiting for a while. I love its relatedness and its relevance – the language used is easy to read and to understand; the use of diagrams and real-life photos aids understanding; the cross referencing between different systems demonstrates how the body works in a unified way; the case examples are contemporary and relevant to all fields of nursing; and the blend of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology result in a format that is very applied and supportive of the relevance of understanding A&P in nursing practice.’ Course Director for LD Nursing, UEA‘The book is a great introductory A&P text for all health disciplines at pre-reg level and the content is comprehensive, but not overwhelming. I would say that it is also a good revision textbook for post-reg and experienced clinicians in that it is a visually pleasing textbook, written in clear & simple terms. The authors have to be commended on their articulation of some complex systems.’ Senior Lecturer, School of Community Health and Midwifery, UCLan‘I really enjoy the presentation of the book and the online chapters are a great addition. The book really allows links for all fields of nursing practice to be made across the topic of biosciences for healthcare students. The pharmacology chapter in particular really supports all students and clinical backgrounds. It also is a very useful refresher for students going on to study a prescribing qualification. The illustrations are great, along side the boxes and taking it further notes. The self assessment questions are also very good for students to test themselves.’ Lecturer, Edinburgh Napier University‘I liked the illustrations, they were clear, colourful, and not too information-heavy, making each one easier to understand... The white background, simply text boxes, and colourful illustrations were aesthetically pleasing. The online assessments are REALLY helpful and I am also glad that these assessments are online as you can print them off or look at them separately to the book to really test your knowledge!’ Student, University of York‘The logical structure makes for ease of reading and enables the reader to get a good depth and understanding of the content... there is a good balance between authoritativeness and accessibility and this reinforces the principles and expectations demonstrated by my University provider too. One of the more ‘easy reading’ and less ‘full on’ academic texts surrounding A&P I have read. Some of the clearest diagrams I have witnessed in academic literature... extremely effective in supporting otherwise tricky to visualise concepts. I really enjoyed engaging with the additional resources online and felt that they enabled me to do just what it said on the tin so to speak and complete a self-assessment.’ Student, University of Brighton‘I believe this book is one of the best Anatomy and Physiology books I have read. Having been in the medical field for a number of years I have read a fair few and I would recommend this above some of the regular ones recommended. The combination of real medical images as well as illustrations is brilliant and puts everything into perspective. I am a very visual learner and this makes everything make sense. The illustrations are very clear and easy to examine. [The online self-assessment questions] are so useful. I like to test my knowledge and I think for some students this asserts their knowledge base and allows them to realise what they have managed to learn. I would thoroughly recommend this book to colleagues and fellow students. One of the most common errors in medical textbooks is that the authors assume a certain level of knowledge and if you do not meet that level the words just all merge and you don’t learn much other than confusing yourself more. This book, however, sets a level for all levels of learning and you take from it what you want. This book has become my new best friend in terms of anatomy and physiology textbooks.’ Student, University of East Anglia'I found the book excellent, clear and well laid out with enough information for student nurses without being overwhelming. I will be recommending it to students for next year.' Lecturer, Queen Margaret UniversityPerfect Addition to the Nursing Students Bookshelf ‘This is a really excellent book for any student healthcare professional, it has as much detail you would expect and more. It has additional interesting information in the margins as side notes which add more value. It allows expansion on current knowledge. It is easy to read, easy to navigate through and very accessible for all aspects of your degree or access course. One you'll definitely want to keep on your bookshelf as I feel it has endless longevity. When students ask what books they should get before they start their course, I'll be recommending this one.' Amazon reviewer Fantastic, condensed and Finely tuned for your needs ‘This book is exactly what the Nurse ordered! Clear , concise and condensed high yield information key to all your anatomy and physiology studies set out in a clear and simple manner. This is exactly what students need , especially when exams are around the corner and you need to pick out the core knowledge , this book does that all for you and expands on it with clear additional information boxes and links to pathophysiology at the end of each chapter to make the knowledge slots into place.' Amazon reviewer An essential! ‘I'm a second year (adult) student nurse and I've found this book so useful for my studies! Compared to other anatomy and physiology textbooks especially, this book is so easy to read in that it explains processes in a way that make sense and makes the content less 'dry' and easier to understand. The detailed colourful diagrams also really help to make the information sink in. Overall, this book definitely makes the sometimes difficult subject of anatomy and physiology a lot easier to read about and understand whilst still containing all the information you need to know!' Amazon reviewer As a 3rd year student nurse, this was fab! ‘What a fab book! As a third year student nurse and having an intense science module to study for - I utilised this book, and truly relied on it to help me understand the basics of A&P in order to apply my specific module content in practice. Love the keys & the hints! Also love how easy it is to read! I sometimes get put off if content is too complex - this however, was written in a way that was super easy to pick up!' Amazon reviewer Great new book on the market ‘This is a great new book aimed at nursing and healthcare students. I particularly like the way the book begins with histology. I also like that the book has a brief contents page then a detailed contents page. Some textbooks can be uninteresting and unappealing, however, I feel this book has a good balance. Something else I liked is the content depth of this book. Some books can be too sparse or too in-depth but this is definitely spot on.' Amazon reviewer A great resource for Anatomy and physiology modules ‘I am a student MH nurse and I gave this book 5 stars because it is an excellent A and P book for not only Nursing students but it would be good for people who study subjects such as holistic therapy or yoga teaching etc . The quality is excellent and there are great diagrams too. I liked the quick fact check boxes too.' Amazon reviewer Perfect for all fields and years! ‘WOW. This book, as a final year child nursing student really helped me. As a student nurse ambassador for my university also, many potential students ask if A&P is hard to get your head around and honestly, I wish I had this book from year 1. It’s amazing and I’d honestly recommend this to any future or current nursing student!' Amazon reviewer Fabulous textbook ‘This book is fabulous. I’m a second year student nurse and have worked in healthcare for nearly ten years and this is by far the best anatomy and physiology textbook I’ve come across to date. It allows the reader to read the bare minimum or expand their knowledge base by reading the side notes!! Well laid out and well worded.' Amazon reviewer A must-buy for all nursing and healthcare students ‘This is a modern textbook that introduces topics in a way that is easy to digest. Not only does it provide information that will help with your first A&P exam, but it also brings in the practical element of nursing and healthcare too. I especially love the supplementary chapters available online, which cover an array of topics saving the need to purchase several different books. As a student mental health nurse, I welcome the information around common mental health problems. I think this is an important step towards reducing the widening disparity between mental and physical health.' Amazon reviewer Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; About the authors; Acronyms and abbreviations; How to use this book 1 Introduction 2 Histology 3 The skin 4 The musculoskeletal system 5 The cardiovascular system 6 The respiratory system 7 The digestive system 8 The urinary system 9 The nervous system 10 The sensory system 11 The endocrine system 12 The reproductive systems 13 The human genome 14 Immunity 15 Disease 16 Multisystem disorders Glossary; Figure acknowledgements; Index Supplementary chapters available online at www.lanternpublishing.com/AandP: 17 Physiological measurements 18 Principles of drug action 19 Nutrition 20 Biochemistry

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Book SynopsisWritten in clear language and specifically for the nursing context, the new edition of this bestselling book is your ultimate guide to pathophysiology and pharmacology. Through a uniquely integrated approach, the book develops your knowledge of both the pathology of common conditions and their pharmacological treatment. This holistic approach builds your knowledge of the key concepts and processes, with real world examples illustrating their application to nursing practice. Key features Logical structure that starts with the basics and before developing your understanding of more complex areas Real world case studies demonstrate the application of pathophysiology and pharmacology across all fields of nursing A clear and concise writing style makes complex terminology and biological processes easy to understand Revised and updated in line with contemporary evidence and best practice Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards Table of ContentsPart 1: Core concepts and key pathophysiological processes Chapter 1: Introduction to pathophysiology and pharmacology Chapter 2: The inflammatory response Chapter 3: Infection Chapter 4: The adaptive immune response Chapter 5: Cancer Part 2: Protective mechanisms Chapter 6: Pain Chapter 7: Nausea and vomiting Part 3: Systems diseases and conditions Chapter 8: Cardiovascular disease and hypertension Chapter 9: Respiratory diseases Chapter 10: Disorders of the gastrointestinal system Chapter 11: Diabetes Chapter 12: Neurological conditions Chapter 13: Mental health conditions: depression Chapter 14: Renal conditions

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Book SynopsisThe Nursing Associate (NA) role was developed following the outcome of the Shape of Caring Review (Health Education England 2015) which showed that there was a knowledge and skills gap between healthcare assistants and registered nurses. This resource is for you if you are training to be a Nursing Associate or are now qualified. It contains the essential knowledge you’ll need to deliver safe, confident, and person-centred care, across the four nursing fields: adult, children, learning disabilities and mental health. This pocket reference emphasises the unique NA role and recognizes the diverse range of clinical areas in which NAs work across primary, secondary, and tertiary care in England. In addition: 1. Each field is signposted throughout the text (A, CYP, LD, MH) 2. All sections are referenced to support your learning and further professional development 3. An accessible format and clear organisation makes it easy to use. 4. An abbreviation of terms section will help you interpret key information. 5. The symbol ⚠ is used throughout the guide and acts as a reminder to NAs stay updated and refer to local standard operating policies and scope of practice. The new practice and proficiency standards required by the NMC from 2018/19 are fully incorporated and updated.Trade Review"Really useful resource …accurately reflects the scope of Nursing Associates/ trainees"– Community based NA

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an accessible overview of the care and management of people living with a long-term condition. Develop your skills and knowledge of the particularities of working with this group, including supporting self-care and self-management as well as providing care for those with complex needs, comorbidities and palliative care. Key features Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards Structured sequentially to follow the journey an individual with an LTC might take, from diagnosis through to palliative care Case students and activities relate theory and research to your own experiences and practice Table of ContentsChapter 1: Long Term Conditions Across the Lifespan Chapter 2: The Nurse-Patient Relationship in Long Term Conditions Chapter 3: Health Promotion in Long Term Conditions Chapter 4: Self-management in Long Term Conditions Chapter 5: Quality of Life and Symptom Management in Long Term Conditions Chapter 6: Managing Complex Care in Long Term Conditions Chapter 7: Palliative Care in Long Term Conditions

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Book SynopsisClinical Skills: an introduction for nursing and healthcare covers the essential clinical skills required by nurses. It offers an ideal introduction to clinical skills for adult nursing students, and it will also be useful for student nurses in other fields of practice, for trainee nursing associates and for other healthcare students who need to carry out clinical procedures when caring for people in a healthcare environment. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book will help students to: develop their proficiency in carrying out the nursing procedures required to qualify as a Registered Nurse understand when and how to provide nursing intervention and support to people in their care broaden and deepen their knowledge through the use of realistic scenarios apply their knowledge in a person-centred and compassionate way reflect on their own values and learning experiences to enhance their nursing practice improve their nursing skills by using the ‘hints for practice’ and ‘alerts’ The clear, reader-friendly presentation will help students develop the underpinning knowledge and understanding of the clinical skills they will need throughout their healthcare career. “The clinical skills book is a gem, easy to follow, eye catching, and relevant to all skills modules across all years of the nursing programme.” Lecturer in Adult Nursing, School of Health, Science and Wellbeing, Staffordshire UniversityTrade Review‘This book is brilliant in so many ways… the step-by-step instructions were so useful and have really helped me to consolidate my learning. I will be recommending it to fellow students.’ Adult nursing student, University of East Anglia‘The patient scenarios are one of my favourite aspects of the book, especially the continuity of particular case studies throughout the book. This is going to be an excellent addition to bookshelves and a fantastic reference.’ Newly Qualified Nurse, ex-Sheffield Hallam University‘The book is excellent. It aligns extremely well to the NMC Future Nurse Proficiencies and our own Practice Assessment Documentation. I was very impressed at the way the book reviews relevant topics and breaks this down into smaller paragraphs to aid the learning. This will be added to my reading list.’ Lecturer in Adult Nursing, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Sheffield Hallam University‘The text is well presented and accessible; it presents key information and avoids getting bogged down in details that might in any case quickly change. As a result the text would serve students for the full three years of their programme, and would hopefully provide the basis for further exploration. The focus on a few key scenarios is useful as it reflects the approach take in the delivery of skills and simulation.’ Senior Lecturer, Three Counties School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Worcester‘I think it is excellent value for money... The text is an excellent resource for students and I like the way that the chapters take you on a journey from admission to end of life care... It is visually lovely to look at, which I feel that students will find appealing... The use of Learning Outcomes at the onset of each chapter will assist the student to focus on the context and potential applications of knowledge and skills, help them connect learning in various contexts, and help guide assessment and evaluation.’ Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing and Allied Health, Liverpool John Moores University‘I enjoyed reviewing it and will add it to my reading list. I think the book is easy to read and succinct – good for those starting out in a career in health and social care. Topics and skills are presented in an easy to access format and aren’t over complicated – which I think is useful for those with limited experience.’ Lecturer, School of Health and Social Care, University of EssexGood book ‘My daughters in her first year at uni training to be a nurse. She is finding this book very useful in her studies.' Amazon reviewer Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Interpersonal skills 3. Infection control 4. Nursing assessment 5. Observations 6. Early warning scores – the detection of deterioration 7. Personal care 8. Specimen collection 9. Skin integrity, assessment and pressure area care 10. Moving and handling 11. Nutrition and fluid management 12. Bowel care, suppositories and enemas 13. Legal, ethical and professional aspects of medicines management 14. Administration and optimisation of medicines 15. Pain management 16. Catheterisation 17. Airway management and life support 18. Pre- and post-operative care 19. Venepuncture and cannulation 20. Blood transfusion 21. Transferring and discharging people 22. Caring for the dying person Glossary; Index

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Book SynopsisCovering all the key aspects of anatomy and physiology that nursing students need to know, this second edition condenses vast amounts of scientific information into short, concise, and easily accessible chapters. It introduces aspiring nurses to all of the vital information on this tricky subject, from an overview of cells, blood, and the major organ systems through to key developmental stages, genetics and ageing. Case studies link core principles of anatomy and physiology to common real-world clinical scenarios, helping students apply this knowledge to their everyday working practice. Key features: - Each short chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards - Scientific information is broken down into easily digestible chunks with accompanying illustrations, to help aspiring nurses get to grips with this complex subject - Case studies, activities and other learning features help students translate the theory to practice - Provides

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Book SynopsisAn accessible textbook to help students develop their study skills. Study Skills is an accessible textbook for nursing, health and social care students seeking to improve their study skills, develop their resilience, enhance their employability and cultivate a love of lifelong learning. Through clear explanations, helpful hints, activities and quizzes, the book will help you to develop your study skills for both your studies and future career. You will learn: How to manage your time How to develop your reading and note-taking skills How to search the literature and apply critical thinking to your reading How to write essays and reference your sources How to use feedback and reflective practice to improve your academic performance How to deliver effective presentations This book will help you to develop your study skills and become a resilient lifelong learner. Essentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care. New and forthcoming titles in the series: The Care Process Communication Skills Leadership Mental Health Promoting Health and Wellbeing Study Skills Trade Review‘The contents of the book are laid out in an attractive, bright and easy to navigate format making it inclusive for all. The tone of the content is very positive, helping students enhance their employability and embracing the prospect of becoming a lifelong learner. There are many activities which can be utilised by lecturers during classes, to enhance development of study skills in all related subjects. I would highly recommend this book as an essential text and am already using and recommending it to pre-registration nurses of all fields.’ Senior Lecturer, Mental Health Nursing, University of Chester‘Resilience is an underpinning feature of the book and indeed a chapter is dedicated to this discussion. With recent events of COVID-19 pandemic this focus is particularly welcomes as students navigate the balance of their studies with the demands and uncertainties of learning in practice where their resilience is challenged. The chapter on employability skills helps prepare the students for the future workplace which coupled with a chapter on lifelong learning helps futureproof the learner for working in health and social care areas. In a saturated market of study skills books this book stands out and is a must have for those embarking on programmes of study in health and social care.’ Research Professor, University of Chester‘My favourite thing about this publication was its paradoxical brevity and detail. I felt I was learning something during every paragraph, but that it was chunked into manageable, concise information. The end of chapters was perfect; a conclusion, a summary, AND a quiz. I thought this was a great idea - to consolidate information, to make it interactive, and to know it’s there and I can flick back to that one page when I need to.’ Student nurseTable of ContentsAbout the authors; Introduction 1. Skills for the resilient learner Peggy Murphy and Marjorie Ghisoni 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Five ways (5rs) to develop resilience for health and wellbeing 1.3 Developing resilience in everyday life 1.4 Developing resilience for lifelong learning 1.5 Developing resilience for employability 1.6 Conclusion 2. Effective time management Peggy Murphy 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Strategies to combat time-wasters 2.3 Suggested study toolkit 2.4 Conclusion 3. Reading and note-taking skills Marjorie Ghisoni 3.1 Finding the right information 3.2 Making concise notes 3.3 Writing a literature review 3.4 Conclusion 4. Skills for literature searching Seren Roberts 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Starting your literature search 4.3 What is literature? 4.4 Developing a systematic approach to literature reviewing 4.5 Conclusion 5. Skills for critical thinking Tracy Ross 5.1 Introduction 5.2 What is critical thinking? 5.3 How to think critically: a six-stage process 5.4 How does critical thinking improve resilience? 5.5 How does critical thinking improve employability? 5.6 Conclusion 6. Writing essays and reports Marjorie Ghisoni 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Begin at the beginning 6.3 Make a plan 6.4 Referencing from journals and books 6.5 Organising and composing your work 6.6 Engineering your work and writing reports 6.7 Spelling and structure 6.8 Conclusion 7. Referencing skills Helen Thomas, Jacqui Maung, Ella Turner and Paul Verlander 7.1 Referencing and academic integrity 7.2 Plagiarism 7.3 Developing a rigorous approach to referencing 7.4 Referencing 7.5 Conclusion 8. Feedback Peggy Murphy and Craig Morley 8.1 Introduction 8.2 The purpose of feedback 8.3 Feedback mindset 8.4 Feed-forward 8.5 Action-planning 8.6 Marking rubrics 8.7 What to do after you receive feedback 8.8 Conclusion 9. Reflective writing skills Marjorie Ghisoni 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Models of reflective practice 9.3 Should we follow our gut instinct? 9.4 Keeping a reflective journal 9.5 Developing reflective resilience in our everyday practice 9.6 Reflective writing, self-compassion and student resilience 9.7 Reflective writing and lifelong learning 9.8 Professional requirements for reflective practice and lifelong learning 9.9 Reflective writing for employability 9.10 Conclusion 10. Skills for teamworking Liz Lefroy 10.1 Introduction 10.2 What is a team? 10.3 Teamwork in time of change 10.4 Team role theory 10.5 The development of groups and teams 10.6 Communication and sustainable teamwork 10.7 Dealing with conflict 10.8 Resilience 10.9 Conclusion 11. Skills for presentations and public speaking Paul Jeorrett 11.1 Introduction 11.2 The 3 Ps: preparation, planning, practice 11.3 Delivering the presentation 11.4 Conclusion 12. Skills for employability in health and social care Marjorie Ghisoni 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Developing employability skills using your lifelong learning skills 12.3 Key lifelong learning skills for employability 12.4 Employability skills and professional practice 12.5 Developing resilience skills to improve your employability 12.6 Developing transferable skills for employability 12.7 Conclusion 13. Skills for the developing professional Marjorie Ghisoni 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Developing resilience as a professional 13.3 Developing employability skills in professional practice 13.4 Developing lifelong learning skills as a professional 13.4 Conclusion 14. Lifelong learning skills: future-proof your learning Peggy Murphy 14.1 What is lifelong learning? 14.2 Where does resilience fit into LLL? 14.3 Employability and lifelong learning skills 14.4 Future-proofing learning to maintain professional standards 14.5 Future-proofing learning to maintain professional registration 14.6 Combining reflective practice with a growth mindset 14.7 Conclusion Answers to chapter quizzes; Index

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Book SynopsisThis practical book equips you with the digital capabilities you need for your nursing studies and career. Whether you are a digital native or less confident with technology, the book develops your ability to harness digital tools and opportunities to enhance your nursing practice. From using technology for better communication, collaboration and participation to honing your technical skills, the book instils the digital mindset you need as a 21st century nurse. Key features: · Mapped to HEE’s Digital Capability Framework · Structured around opportunities for self-assessment and reflection to help you identify the areas that require work · Focuses on the capabilities specifically needed for the nursing role, using activities and case studies to highlight their application to practice · Covers topical issues such as digital wellbeing, online professionalism, data protection and more Trade ReviewWith the growth of technology and the rapid uptake of digital innovations in healthcare, it is only logical for us as student nurses to become familiar with and proficient in digital skills. This book, perfectly summarises the importance of the digital world, how it supports nursing practice, its potential and how we as professionals, can use it safely and effectively. I think it is an essential asset to every student nurses bookshelf! -- Karolina Staniecka, @karolinaviolet, student nurseTable of ContentsChapter 1: Why digital capabilities are essential for nurses Chapter 2: Digital toolkit - devices, platforms and tools to support your practice Chapter 3: Looking after the digital wellbeing of yourself and others Chapter 4: Harnessing the potential of your digital collaborations Chapter 5: Unleashing your digital creativity to enhance person-centred care Chapter 6: How digital curation enhances nursing practice Chapter 7: Digital innovation in healthcare Chapter 8: Your ongoing digital development

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Book SynopsisConsidering a career in nursing and want to understand what is involved? Ready to take the plunge and looking for advice on choosing a course and succeeding in your application? This book has been written for you. Why do you need this book? · Learn what it is like to be a nurse today and what you’ll need to get there, from personal qualities and values to practical work experience and entry requirements · Understand the different routes into nursing and how to choose the right field · Practical advice and activities help you to write a compelling application and practise for your interview · Top tips from students, lecturers and nurses provide an insight into what to expect from the process, and how to avoid common pitfalls Table of ContentsChapter 1: What is nursing today? Chapter 2: Do I have what it takes to be a nurse? Chapter 3: Entry requirements Chapter 4: Work experience and volunteering Chapter 5: What is involved in undertaking a nursing course? Chapter 6: Choosing the right field of nursing Chapter 7: The application process and choosing the right university Chapter 8: Preparing for the selection day Chapter 9: Numeracy and literacy tests Chapter 10: The selection day Chapter 11: What happens next

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Book SynopsisThis is a case-based, service user centred textbook for mental health nursing students to use throughout their pre-registration studies. The essential theory required for nursing care is explored alongside real service users' views and fictional cases providing excellent transferable skills for practice.Trade ReviewThe knowledge base and skills necessary for mental health nurses undertaking pre-registration courses are clearly presented in this informative text. There are many texts recommended to mental health nurse students. If you can only afford one, go for this one. * Mental Health Practice, June 2009 *I can't find anything to compare to this book, no other text has everything in one place. I just found the chapters so friendly and captivating - they inform my knowledge further...I can't wait to recommend this to student nurses. * Justin Watts, Student Nurse Mentor, employed within Plymouth Teaching Primary Care NHS Trust. *I would recommend it as a main text for the mental health pre-reg branch programme. The text has been written in a consistent, user centred style with realistic scenarios which recognise the contemporary challenges of modern day mental health practice. * Dr Steve Tee, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing, Southampton University School of Nursing and Midwifery *This book is extremely user friendly and very useful for new comers to the profession or those attempting to teach it. I recommend this book for all mental health nursing students to beg, borrow or buy. * Amazon.co.uk reviewer *Table of Contents1. On Becoming a Student Mental Health Nurse ; 2. Fundamental Skills of Mental Health Nursing ; 3. Mental Health Law ; 4. Care of a Person with Complex Needs ; 5. Care of an Adult in Crisis ; 6. Nursing in a Rehabilitation and Recovery Context ; 7. Care of Older People with Mental Health Problems ; 8. Mental Health Nursing in the Community ; 9. Additional Skills for Complex Cases ; 10. On Becoming a Qualified Mental Health Nurse

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart one: specific conditions, specific challenges Part one presents the conditions specific to the middle east, the particular challenges they present and the existing evidence base in the area, highlighting any differences between the two. Topic (12) A brief history of healthcare in the region (1) Broad overview of region, important cultural context, specifically Islam, disease prevalence, emerging evidence base, comparison with global efforts. Diabetes Obesity and Bariatric surgery Cardiac Care Blood disorders: sickle cell anaemia thalassemia Infectious diseases: MERS, SARs, COVID 19 Paediatrics Women's Health ENT and Respiratory Psychiatric Disorders Emergency Medicine Family Medicine Part two: Key healthcare approaches. This part of the text outlines generic healthcare approaches to a range of issues specific to the region. Topic (12) A brief history of healthcare in the region (2) Outline of developing healthcare in the region and associated issues e.g. insurance, travel tourism, global position Cultural Competency: patients families and peers Communication in culturally diverse settings End of Life Care Pain Management Tissue Viability Fundamentals of care: Activities of Daily Living Psychosocial support Leadership and Management in Healthcare Technology in Healthcare and education Healthcare education in the region Healthcare research in the region

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Book SynopsisProviding evidence-based care is fundamental to working safely and effectively as a nursing associate. This book equips you with the skills to identify, evaluate and apply evidence and research to your practice. From day-to-day procedures and decision-making, to addressing health inequalities and implementing service improvement, it develops your confidence in using evidence to underpin all aspects of your role. Key features - Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018) - Explains the principles of evidence-based practice in clear, straightforward language - Case studies and activities illustrate evidence-based practice across a range of different patient groups and care settings - Written specifically to address the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role

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Book SynopsisCritical thinking and writing is central to effective nursing practice. Written specifically for nursing students, this book offers practical guidance on what it means to think critically as a nurse and how to apply this to study and practice. From critically reviewing literature for assessments to evaluating evidence to support decision-making in practice, the book provides a unique framework for developing essential critical skills. Key features • Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards • Includes new guidance on developing resilience, reflective essays and practice templates and portfolios • Filled with activities and student case studies demonstrating how to apply critical thinking and reflection in practice • Innovative approach that introduces the different levels of critical thinking and reflection required of degree level study Table of ContentsPart 1: Understanding thinking, reflecting and writing Chapter 1: Critical thinking Chapter 2: Reflecting Chapter 3: Scholarly writing Part 2: Critical thinking and reflecting in nursing contexts Chapter 4: Making sense of lectures Chapter 5: Making sense of interactive enquiries Chapter 6: Making clinical placements successful Chapter 7: Making use of electronic media Part 3: Expressing critical thought and reflection Chapter 8: Critiquing evidence-based literature Chapter 9: Writing the analytical essay Chapter 10: Writing the reflective essay Chapter 11: Writing the clinical case study Chapter 12: Building and using your portfolio of learning

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Book SynopsisConsidering a career in nursing and want to understand what is involved? Ready to take the plunge and looking for advice on choosing a course and succeeding in your application? This book has been written for you. Why do you need this book? · Learn what it is like to be a nurse today and what you’ll need to get there, from personal qualities and values to practical work experience and entry requirements · Understand the different routes into nursing and how to choose the right field · Practical advice and activities help you to write a compelling application and practise for your interview · Top tips from students, lecturers and nurses provide an insight into what to expect from the process, and how to avoid common pitfalls Table of ContentsChapter 1: What is nursing today? Chapter 2: Do I have what it takes to be a nurse? Chapter 3: Entry requirements Chapter 4: Work experience and volunteering Chapter 5: What is involved in undertaking a nursing course? Chapter 6: Choosing the right field of nursing Chapter 7: The application process and choosing the right university Chapter 8: Preparing for the selection day Chapter 9: Numeracy and literacy tests Chapter 10: The selection day Chapter 11: What happens next

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of Drug Calculations for Nurses teaches healthcare professionals how to perform drug calculations with confidence and competence. It provides step-by-step guidance to carry out accurate drug calculations, with units and drug strengths clearly explained. This bestselling pocket-size book begins with the basic mathematical skills required to perform calculations, including tips on estimating answers. It then covers drug strengths and concentrations, dosage calculations, IV infusion therapies, and pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Separate chapters focus on children, adults and the elderly, addressing specific challenges encountered in these populations, with new content on pregnancy, and renal and liver function. Helpful worked examples, key points, and objectives are included in every chapter, and this new edition includes more calculations for prescribing and patient-focused scenarios. The companion website, www.drugcalcsnurses.co.uk, provides a comprehensive test bank, with a pre-test and revision test to identify strengths and weaknesses, along with additional practice questions for readers to test themselves on.Designed for students and practitioners in nursing, midwifery and allied health, this textbook enables readers to improve their numeracy skills for clinical practice and develop their understanding of the broader context for these calculations.Table of ContentsPart I 1.Introduction 2.Basics 3.First Principles 4.Percent and Percentages 5.Units and Equivalences 6.Moles and Millimoles 7.Drug Strengths or Concentrations Part II 8.Dosage Calculations 9.Infusion Rate Calculations 10.Intravenous Therapy and Infusion Devices Part III 11.Action and Administration of Medicines 12.Adverse Drug Reactions 13.Drug Interactions 14.Children and Medicines 15.Older people and Medicines 16.Medicines- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 17.Sources and Interpretation of Drug Information 18.Answers to Problem. Appendices

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Book SynopsisEffective record-keeping is essential to health care. This book is a handy pocket-sized guide to keeping good health records that treats the process as an integral part of your everyday practice.Every healthcare practitioner is expected to record their interactions with a patient in the patient's health record, and this pocket guide is full of practical detail about: what a health record is and what its purpose is how health records are managed who has access to health records the importance of maintaining a patient''s health record best practice in keeping records Written by an experienced lecturer with input provided by current nursing students, this guidance is produced with you in mind and you can carry it with you at all times!

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Book SynopsisStudy Guide to Accompany Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Nursing Care, Tenth EditionCreated in conjunction with Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Patient-Centered Care, Tenth Edition, this valuable Study Guide helps students review and apply important concepts to prepare for exams—and their nursing careers! Assessing Your Understanding provides a variety of exercises such as matching and fill-in-the-blank questions to help students retain key information. Applying Your Knowledge challenges students with critical thinking questions, reflective practice exercises to help cultivate QSEN competencies, and patient care studies. Practicing for NCLEX provides multiple-choice and alternate-format questions to help students review content and become familiar with the NCLEX format.

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Book SynopsisThis thoroughly updated and extended eighth edition of the long-running bestseller Research Methods in Education covers the whole range of methods employed by educational research at all stages. Its five main parts cover: the context of educational research; research design; methodologies for educational research; methods of data collection; and data analysis and reporting. It continues to be the go-to text for students, academics and researchers who are undertaking, understanding and using educational research, and has been translated into several languages. It offers plentiful and rich practical advice, underpinned by clear theoretical foundations, research evidence and up-to-date references, and it raises key issues and questions for researchers planning, conducting, reporting and evaluating research.This edition contains new chapters on: Mixed methods research The role of theory in educational research Ethics in Internet research Trade Review"Very much still the key text for ‘all’ education students and researchers. Cohen et al continue to update Research Methods in Education, with new theoretical, ethical, virtual and mixed methods information. It’s worth noting the impressive web page and links to materials for all chapters which is still the benchmark when looking at the competition for books in this area of social and education research." Dr. Richard Race, Senior Lecturer in Education, Roehampton University, UK "A clear enhancement on the already well established text. The new edition addresses an important need to explain research design and question setting in more detail, helping guide the newcomer through the research process from inception through analysis to reporting." David Lundie, Associate Professor of Education, University of St Mark & St John, UK "Research Methods in Education is a unique book for everybody who has to undertake educational research projects. The book gives an in depth understanding of quantitative and qualitative research designs and offers a practical guide for data collection and data analysis. It is an essential 'friend’ for teacher students from various disciplines who are not familiar with social science research." Dr Ellen P.W.A. Jansen, Associate Professor Teacher Education, University of Groningen, The Netherlands "Research Methods in Education continues to offer an excellent route map, a well-structured and inspiring travel guide, for students engaging in research. It works across levels, and while it provides clarity for the beginning researcher there is plenty here to aid the seasoned researcher with an open mind to new approaches and emerging practices. A superb text that provides guidance for my own research as well as for students and partners in research projects." Peter Shukie, Lecturer in Education Studies and Academic Lead in Digital Innovation, University Centre at Blackburn College, UK "Research Methods in Education is, besides being my personal favorite research methods book, a deep as well as a broad handbook useful both for undergraduate teacher education students as well as researchers and PhD students within educational sciences. In this new edition, new chapters are added emphasising both quantitative and qualitative methods in combination with thought-through discussions about how to mix them. The book can be used when planning a project and then throughout the whole research process and is therefore a complete methods book." Karolina Broman, senior lecturer in chemistry education, Umeå university, Sweden "Comprehensive, well written and relevant: the 8th edition of Research Methods in Education offers the background for methods courses at different levels. The new edition keeps the strong focus on education studies. Excellent extensions will make the book an even more popular basis for classes on both qualitative and quantitative methods." Felix Weiss, Assistant Professor for Sociology of Education, Aarhus University, Denmark "Research Methods in Education, 8th Edition is an up-to-date, one-stop shop, taking education research students from conceptualization to presentation. With this book on your library shelf, you are good to go."Dr Fiona McGarry, Lecturer in Research Methods, University of Dundee, UK "The 8th edition of Research Methods in Education contains a wealth of up-to-the-minute information and guidance on educational research which will be of immense value to researchers at all stages of their careers and across the education domain from early years settings to higher education. As research and education move into increasingly fluid and complex dimensions, Research Methods in Education will support students, researchers and practitioners in charting a course through these changing waters as they seek to create new knowledge about effective teaching and deepen our understanding of how learners learn." Julia Flutter, A Director of the Cambridge Primary Review Trust, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, UK "As a doctoral supervisor I know that my students routinely return to Research Methods in Education as they develop their own research projects. This text has always been a mainstay on our reading lists but this new edition now features additional research topics and new perspectives on a wider range of research methods. As with previous editions this book is clearly organised and well written and appeals to a wide audience of experienced and novice researchers alike." Dr Val Poultney, Associate Professor, University of Derby, UK "Very much still the key text for ‘all’ education students and researchers. Cohen et al continue to update Research Methods in Education, with new theoretical, ethical, virtual and mixed methods information. It’s worth noting the impressive web page and links to materials for all chapters which is still the benchmark when looking at the competition for books in this area of social and education research." Dr. Richard Race, Senior Lecturer in Education, Roehampton University, UK "A clear enhancement on the already well established text. The new edition addresses an important need to explain research design and question setting in more detail, helping guide the newcomer through the research process from inception through analysis to reporting." David Lundie, Associate Professor of Education, University of St Mark & St John, UK "Research Methods in Education is a unique book for everybody who has to undertake educational research projects. The book gives an in depth understanding of quantitative and qualitative research designs and offers a practical guide for data collection and data analysis. It is an essential 'friend’ for teacher students from various disciplines who are not familiar with social science research." Dr Ellen P.W.A. Jansen, Associate Professor Teacher Education, University of Groningen, The Netherlands "Research Methods in Education continues to offer an excellent route map, a well-structured and inspiring travel guide, for students engaging in research. It works across levels, and while it provides clarity for the beginning researcher there is plenty here to aid the seasoned researcher with an open mind to new approaches and emerging practices. A superb text that provides guidance for my own research as well as for students and partners in research projects." Peter Shukie, Lecturer in Education Studies and Academic Lead in Digital Innovation, University Centre at Blackburn College, UK "Research Methods in Education is, besides being my personal favorite research methods book, a deep as well as a broad handbook useful both for undergraduate teacher education students as well as researchers and PhD students within educational sciences. In this new edition, new chapters are added emphasising both quantitative and qualitative methods in combination with thought-through discussions about how to mix them. The book can be used when planning a project and then throughout the whole research process and is therefore a complete methods book." Karolina Broman, senior lecturer in chemistry education, Umeå university, Sweden "Comprehensive, well written and relevant: the 8th edition of Research Methods in Education offers the background for methods courses at different levels. The new edition keeps the strong focus on education studies. Excellent extensions will make the book an even more popular basis for classes on both qualitative and quantitative methods." Felix Weiss, Assistant Professor for Sociology of Education, Aarhus University, Denmark "Research Methods in Education, 8th Edition is an up-to-date, one-stop shop, taking education research students from conceptualization to presentation. With this book on your library shelf, you are good to go."Dr Fiona McGarry, Lecturer in Research Methods, University of Dundee, UK "The 8th edition of Research Methods in Education contains a wealth of up-to-the-minute information and guidance on educational research which will be of immense value to researchers at all stages of their careers and across the education domain from early years settings to higher education. As research and education move into increasingly fluid and complex dimensions, Research Methods in Education will support students, researchers and practitioners in charting a course through these changing waters as they seek to create new knowledge about effective teaching and deepen our understanding of how learners learn." Julia Flutter, A Director of the Cambridge Primary Review Trust, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, UK "As a doctoral supervisor I know that my students routinely return to Research Methods in Education as they develop their own research projects. This text has always been a mainstay on our reading lists but this new edition now features additional research topics and new perspectives on a wider range of research methods. As with previous editions this book is clearly organised and well written and appeals to a wide audience of experienced and novice researchers alike." Dr Val Poultney, Associate Professor, University of Derby, UK Table of ContentsPART 1: The context of educational research 1 The nature of enquiry: setting the field; 2 Mixed methods research; 3 Critical educational research; 4 Theory in educational research; 5 Evaluation and research; 6 The search for causation PART 2: Research design 7 The ethics of educational and social research; 8 Ethics in Internet research; 9 Choosing a research project; 10 Research questions; 11 Research design and planning; 12 Sampling; 13 Sensitive educational research; 14 Validity and reliability PART 3: Methodologies for Educational Research 15 Qualitative, naturalistic and ethnographic research; 16 Historical and documentary research, Jane Martin; 17 Surveys, longitudinal, cross-sectional and trend studies; 18 Internet surveys; 19 Case studies; 20 Experiments; 21 Meta-analysis, systematic reviews and research syntheses, Harsh Suri; 22 Action research; 23 Virtual worlds, social network software and netography in educational research, Stewart Martin PART 4: Methods of Data Collection 24 Questionnaires; 25 Interviews; 26 Observation; 27 Tests; 28 Using secondary data in educational research; 29 Personal constructs, Richard Bell; 30 Role play and research, Carmel O’Sullivan; 31 Visual media in educational research PART 5: Data Analysis and Reporting 32 Approaches to qualitative data analysis; 33 Organizing and presenting qualitative data; 34 Coding and content analysis; 35 Discourses: conversations, narratives and autobiographies as texts; 36 Analyzing visual media; 37 Grounded theory; 39 Statistical significance, effect size and statistical power; 40 Descriptive statistics; 41 Inferential statistics: difference tests; 42 Inferential statistics: Regression analysis and standardization; 43 Factor analysis, cluster analysis and structural equation modelling; 44 Choosing a statistical test; 45 Beyond mixed methods: using Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) to integrate cross-case and within-case analyses, Barry Cooper and Judith Glaesser

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of Nursing Care: An Essential Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Workers in Primary and Secondary Care is a comprehensive introductory textbook to nursing care for pre-registration nursing students and nursing associate students in the UK, and is relevant to other allied health students. This back to basics' edition is a concise, clear text on the essentials of nursing care which: Comprehensively covers all aspects of essential care Puts care into context and relates it to current UK government policy and targets Shows how to apply theory in practice using diagrams and case studies Provides opportunities to reflect on the theory and think critically on key issues Explains clinical skills in the context of care Includes features such as recap questions, points for debate, a glossary, further reading lists and a companion website to allow students to reinfoTable of ContentsGuided tour Introduction 1. What is caring? 2. Dignity and privacy 3. Basic observations 4. Hygiene 5. Nutrition 6. Fluid balance and continence care 7. Pain management 8. Pressure Ulcers 9. Rehabilitation and self-care 10. Record-keeping

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Book SynopsisPeople should be cared for in a safe environment that is protected from internal and external harm. This quick reference guide covers vital practical skills for nurses including: Emergency management and resuscitation The safe and accurate administration of medicines Infection control The anatomy and physiology of skin and temperature regulation Personal care Wound care. This competency-based text covers relevant key concepts, anatomy and physiology, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills. To support your learning, it also includes learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers, and critical reflection thinking points.Quick and easy to reference, this short, clinically focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nuTable of Contents1. Emergency care and management 2. Medicines 3. Infection control 4. Skin and wounds

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Book SynopsisWritten specifically for student nurses developing their communication and interpersonal skills in any field of nursing. The book addresses all the competencies for communication skills outlined in the 2018 NMC standards and features insightful contributions from experienced nurses and healthcare leaders across different clinical fields. As communication and interpersonal skills have become essential to modern nursing, this book will focus on demonstrating how the theory behind these skills can be successfully applied in practice. Helping students to become confident, assured communicators when interacting with patients, whilst on placement and into their post-registration nursing career. The new edition includes the following updates: · A new chapter on person-centred care and intercultural communication. · Further content on modern forms of communication such as social media and other new technologies. · A new theme ‘Emotional intelligence’ integrated throughout the book.Table of ContentsSection 1: Theories of Communication Chapter 1: Introduction to communication skills - Lucy Webb Chapter 2: The nurse-patient relationship - Eula Miller and Gayatri Nambiar-Greenwood Chapter 3: How to relate to others effectively - Lucy Webb Chapter 4: Active listening and attending: communication skills and the environment - Eula Miller and Lucy Webb Chapter 5: Groups and work - Lucy Webb Chapter 6: Effective person-centred and intercultural communication - Gayatri Nambiar-Greenwood & Sarah Rutherford Section 2: Applying Communication Skills in Nursing Chapter 7: Theory to practice: communicating therapeutically - Eula Miller and Lucy Webb Chapter 8: Facing challenges in healthcare communication - Lucy Webb and Clementinah Rooke Chapter 9: Health promotion and communication techniques - Maxine Holt and Lucy Webb Chapter 10: Professional communication skills for student survival: self-management writing and presenting - Lucy Webb Section 3: Advancing Application of Communication Skills Chapter 11: Communicating in immediate and short-term care situations - Anne-Marie Borneuf and Jacqui Gladwin Chapter 12: Communicating with people with chronic and long-term health needs - Gary Witham Chapter 13: Communicating with children, young people and their families - Caroline Ridley Chapter 14: Communication and the cognitively impaired patient - Duncan Mitchell and Garry Diack Chapter 15: Engagement, motivation and changing behaviour - Maxine Holt and Clementinah Rooke Chapter 16: Communication for personal and professional development: pre-registration and post-registration - Lucy Webb

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Book SynopsisEffective communication is at the heart of the nursing role. From providing person-centred care to collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team, this book will develop your communication and interpersonal skills and support you in finding your own voice. It equips you with key theory and principles and shows how to apply them to practice, from communicating with compassion to overcoming barriers to communication. This is your go to guide for effective communication in your everyday practice. Key features: Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards Takes a lifespan approach, covering communication with different groups across all fields of practice Content and examples explore communication in relation to diversity, equity and inclusion, encouraging culturally competent and emotionally intelligent practice Filled with activities and case studies to support critical thinking, reflection and application of theory to everyday nurs

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Book SynopsisIf you are keen to succeed in your studies as a Trainee Nursing Associate, then this is the study skills book for you. Written specifically for students and apprentices, this 2nd edition prepares you for higher education by helping you to develop key academic skills like time management, independent learning, academic writing, referencing, and literature searches. The book also covers important skills for your future career as a Nursing Associate, including portfolio development, delivering presentations, and using digital technologies to support your learning. Key features: Fully mapped to the new NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates (2018) Case studies, activities and other learning features help you master the skills, whatever your level. Focused specifically on the skills you will need in your studies and practice, both now and in the future. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Understanding Nursing Associate Practice

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Book SynopsisDementia is an accessible introductory textbook that will help to improve the quality of care provided to people with dementia. It is aimed primarily at nursing, health and social care students who are seeking to understand dementia and to become rounded practitioners.Through clear explanations, examples, case studies and activities, the book will help you to support and care for people with dementia whenever you meet them in your practice. You will learn: What dementia is and how its various forms are diagnosed and treated How to provide person-centred care and how to support family carers How to apply key principles in communicating with a person living with dementia About key legal, ethical and safeguarding issues including capacity, decision-making and risk How dementia and comorbid conditions interact and what challenges comorbid conditions present in the care of people with dementia Best practice in end-of-life care and support for people with dementia and their families Written by a team of highly experienced practitioners and researchers in dementia care, this book will help you to improve your understanding of dementia and to provide high-quality care and support to people with dementia and their families and carers.

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Book SynopsisSkill Checklists for Fundamentals of Nursing help you practice and record the mastery of every step of each skill found in Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care, Tenth Edition. It serves as a valuable self-assessment tool for students as well as a convenient tool for faculty to record student performance.

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Book SynopsisMental health nurses require a diverse set of skills to aid service users and their carers on their journey to recovery. During their training, students need to acquire and demonstrate skills to show that the care they provide is evidence-based and effective. Skills as diverse as assessment, forming therapeutic interactions, caring for physical and mental health needs, as well as leadership and management, can be difficult to learn and master - until now! Mental Health Nursing Skills provides students with a highly evidence-based and practical account of the skills required for nursing practice. The original text was developed in response to the Chief Nursing Officer''s review of Mental Health Nursing in England and that of the Scottish Executive. The authors have updated the content to include reference to the Playing Our Part Review of Mental Health Nursing and the latest NMC pre-registration standards. The authors translate theory into clearly applied skills supported by practice examples, tips from service users, and accompanying online activities. With contributions from nursing academics, researchers, practitioners, and service users, this text reflects the best of theory and practice. Clearly mapped against all the benchmarks expected by professional nursing bodies and suitable for all settings, Mental Health Nursing Skills provides a high quality and student friendly account of the skills required for successful nursing practice.

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Book SynopsisAn essential toolkit that helps students, qualified nurses and other healthcare professionals to become confident reflective practitioners. Developing Reflective Practice is suitable for students and practitioners in a variety of fields, including nursing, psychology, social work, therapeutic child care, and education. The book offers a simple three-stage reflective cycle that will enable students and practitioners to incorporate reflective practice into their workplace and to help them feel confident and competent when confronted with complex and emotionally demanding situations in their practice. Introduces reflective practice and provides a range of reflective methods and techniques. Invites readers to acquire and develop skills by working through practical reflective activities. Illustrates concepts and techniques with extended worked examples. Encourages structured reflection with journal exercises. Provides practical advice on team working, case supervision and recognising and avoiding stress and burnout. Students and qualified practitioners will benefit from reading this book and working through the reflective exercises that accompany the text. From Reviews: "...In this book the clinical psychologist Natius Oelofsen describes the processes of learning and the three-step reflective cycle, explaining how keeping a reflective journal offers insights into self and behaviour, and using critical analysis to reflect on even ordinary, everyday incidents. He shows how the insights of understanding help our interactions with patients and colleagues. Reflection helps us work together, offer support and see where we are able to fit in as team members. The chapter 'All for one and one for all: building supportive teams' is particularly illuminating. There is so much in this book, including getting the most from supervision, ethical issues and dealing with work-based stress, as well as exercises, activities and case examples." Nursing Standard, Vol. 26, No. 48, August 2012 "Developing Reflective Practice is a thorough and concise book enabling students, qualified nurses and any other health professional to become confident reflective practitioners within their own field.... A well-written and educational tool particularly for a nursing student and even a social work student." Nursing Times, 11 October 2012Trade ReviewVery useful and interesting methods. ‘I bought this book due to being a Support Worker working with young adults with severe autism and as I am working my way towards a career in Psychology where you need to be able to reflect on your practice, so I thought if I start building the skills now, it will enable me to use them in the future. I really enjoyed this book, it has a lot of good examples of how to reflect on different situations and scenarios. I found it very useful and started writing a reflective learning/career journal as a result of reading this book. I think it is a really good read for anyone working in care or a medical profession as it really helps you to reflect on your working practices and experiences.’ Amazon reviewer‘This is a really valuable companion handbook whether you are a stressed manager who has drifted away from psychological mindedness, a line manager looking for inspiration to motivate staff during tough times, a ‘stuck’ social work practitioner, a student wrestling with daunting theoretical concepts, or a practice educator seeking to refresh their approach to developing reflection in others. It is an excellent introduction for staff who are starting out their exploration of reflective practice.’ Journal of Social Work‘Reflection is one of those things that many of us older health and social care practitioners are wont to claim we are already doing. But we all need to reflect, learn from past actions and develop our knowledge, skills and understanding in ways that can take us forward. In this book the clinical psychologist Natius Oelofsen describes the processes of learning and the three-step reflective cycle, explaining how keeping a reflective journal offers insights into self and behaviour, and using critical analysis to reflect on even ordinary, everyday incidents. He shows how the insights of understanding help our interactions with patients and colleagues. Reflection helps us to work together, offer support and see where we are able to fit in as team members. The chapter ‘All for one and one for all: building supportive teams’ is particularly illuminating. There is so much in this book, including getting the most from supervision, ethical issues and dealing with work-based stress, as well as exercises, activities and case examples.’ Nursing Standard‘Developing Reflective Practice is a thorough and concise book enabling students, qualified nurses and any other health professional to become confident reflective practitioners within their own field. I found this book to be an informative tool for students due to the layout, which includes reflective activities throughout each chapter. This enables the reader to challenge ideas and address them in practice scenarios. I felt overall this book was a well-written and educational tool particularly for a nursing student and even a social work student. As a student reflection is a key element within nursing studies, I feel this book would most certainly assist a nursing student within this key area.’ Nursing TimesThis book serves as a ‘how to’ guidance for those looking to better enable self-discovery and self-improvement. Oelofsen weaves together theoretical concepts, real-life anecdotes, and practical exercises, making the book accessible to individuals from various backgrounds. The central theme revolves around the significance of reflective practice as a tool for personal and professional growth. At the core of Oelofsen’s work lies the belief that introspection empowers individuals to become conscious of their actions, reactions, and decision-making processes. By reflecting on experiences and emotions, we gain deeper insights into our behaviour and motivations. This newfound awareness then paves the way for positive change and continuous improvement in our lives. The book demonstrates how reflective practice can elevate the quality of work and enrich our interactions with others. It does this through compelling case studies, Oelofsen illustrates the tangible benefits of incorporating reflection into our daily lives, so it is very useful on a practical level. One of the most compelling aspects of the book is Oelofsen’s candid approach to addressing challenges that arise during the reflective process. He acknowledges that introspection can be uncomfortable, leading us to confront our shortcomings and vulnerabilities. However, he also emphasises that true growth emerges from these moments of discomfort, as they signify our willingness to evolve and embrace positive change. “Developing Reflective Practice” offers readers a range of techniques and exercises to implement in their daily routines. From journaling to mindfulness practices, these tools help individuals build resilience and emotional intelligence, enhancing their capacity to navigate life’s challenges with grace and wisdom. The act of looking inward enables us to not only understand ourselves better but also to create a more compassionate and harmonious world around us. * Reflections of an Early Career Nurse blog *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Preface; Introduction Part 1: Introducing reflective practice 1. Reflecting on reflection: Theories and perspectives on Reflective Practice 2. How to reflect: The reflective practitioner’s toolkit Part 2: Reflecting on the work in frontline services 3. Working with people’s stories: The role of narrative in frontline practice 4. Shaping people’s lives part one: Attachment and family Influences 5. Shaping people’s lives part two: Cross-generational influences and migration Extended example 1: Narrative and forces shaping people’s lives 6. Inside and outside working relationships: Boundaries in frontline practice 7. Getting to the heart of the matter: Helping people change 8. Reflecting on what is really important: Ethics and values in frontline practice Extended example 2: Working with boundaries and change Part 3: Reflecting on emotion in frontline services 9. Absorbing distress: Emotional Containment in frontline practice 10. When strong feelings matter: Transference and countertransference in frontline practice Extended example 3: Working with containment and transference Part 4: Reflecting on staff support in frontline services 11. All for one and one for all: Building supportive teams 12. Making sense of tangles, twists, and turns: Effective case supervision in frontline practice 13. When the going gets tough: Stress and burnout in frontline services Extended example 4: Stress and team support Reflecting in practice: a final word References Index

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of the Oxford Handbook of Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing has been fully updated, with a greater focus on older people with learning and intellectual disabilities and mental health issues, as well as bringing all recommendations in line with current guidelines. Since the first edition of this book was published, services for people with learning disabilities and their families have become more community-based, and the demography of the population of people with learning disabilities has changed to include many older people, and children and young adults with complex physical health needs. This handbook provides clear information for readers on practical steps that may be taken to actively engage with people who have learning disabilities, to enable effective care in which they are involved as much as possible with decisions that affect them. This book also covers differences in legislation and social policy across the constituent countries in the United KiTrade ReviewThis is a pocket-sized guide to caring for clients with learning/intellectual disabilities ... The best aspects of the book are the size and the format, which makes it easy to browse. The many bulleted lists make it useful as a quick reference ... a wonderful resource for students and nurses. * Laura Kelly, Doody's *Table of Contents1: Owen Barr, Aoife Bradley, Maria Cozens, Bob Gates, Dorothy Kupara, and Peter Oakes: The nature of intellectual disability nursing 2: Owen Barr, Helen Laverty, and John Swinton: Working with families 3: Elaine Kwiatek and Cath Valentine: Communication 4: Phil Boulter, Matt Dodwell, Bob Gates, Margaret Sowney, Mohamed Surfraz, and Laurence Taggart: Assessment 5: Aoife Bradley, Debbie Crickmore, Mary Dearing, Lynne Marsh, Philip McCallion, Mary McCarron, and Sue Read: Changes across the lifespan 6: Owen Barr, Tina Bell, Michael Brown, Rebecca Chester, Caroline Dalton O'Connor, Bob Gates, Edna O'Neill, Sue Read, Lesley Russ, and John Swinton: Physical health and wellbeing 7: Eddie Chaplin, Renée Francis, Philip McCallion, Mary McCarron, Sue Read, Laurence Taggart, and Gaynor Ward: Mental health and emotional wellbeing 8: Owen Barr, Maurice Devine, Bob Gates, Peter Griffin, Lisa Hanna-Trainor, Kirsty Henry, Victoria Jones, Elaine Kwiatek, Helen Laverty, Damian McAleer, Tanya McCance, Brendan McCormack, and Martina Meenan: Planning with people and their families 9: Jonathan Beebee, Tina Bell, Sue Colgrave, Maurice Devine, Bob Gates, Zuzana Matousova-Done, Sue Read, Mohamed Surfraz, Laurence Taggart, Cath Valentine, and Michael Wolverson: Therapeutic Interventions 10: Owen Barr, Tina Bell, Jo Bromley, Eddie Chaplin, Renée Francis, Lynne Marsh, Philip McCallion, Mary McCarron, Edna O'Neill, Sue Read, Lesley Russ, Jillian Scott, and Margaret Sowney: Accessing general health services 11: Rhona Brennan, Garvin McKnight, and Annie Norman: People with intellectual disabilities and forensic nursing 12: Phil Boulter, Maria Cozens, Matt Dodwell, Bob Gates, Lisa Hanna-Trainor, Chiedza Kudita, Dorathy Kupara, and Roy McConkey: Lifestyles and intellectual disability nursing 13: Paul Maloret and Michael Wolverson: The law 14: Owen Barr, Bob Gates, Kay Mafuba, and Duncan Mitchell: Research and intellectual disability nursing 15: Paul Keenan: National occupational standards and professional requirements 16: Owen Barr, Michael Brown, Bob Gates, Victoria Jones, and Paul Keenan: Independent regulators of care quality 17: Jill Davies, Peter Griffin, and Mohamed Surfraz: Practice resources 18: Rhona Brennan, Kirsty Henry, Neil James, Robert Jenkins, Garvin McKnight, Annie Norman, and Edna O'Neill: Emergencies

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Book SynopsisAdult Nursing Practice: Using evidence in care enables today''s students and newly qualified nurses develop the knowledge and skills they need to deliver, and lead care tomorrow. Reflecting the principles of evidence-based care in line with the current NMC competencies, this textbook helps students learn to manage patients with common conditions and fundamental health needs so they can provide the best possible evidence-based care.Written, and edited by leading nurses from practice, education and research, it focuses on common diseases, fundamental health needs, and symptoms that nurses'' encounter in daily practice. Conditions are clearly explained so that the causes of ill health are easily understood. Every chapter covers pathophysiology, indicates the key priorities for nursing assessment, and discusses ''what the evidence says'', before considering nursing management options. Throughout the authors'' clear signposts to trustworthy evidence mean that students can effortlessly select the best nursing interventions for their patients using the current available evidence-base.The ideal guide for students preparing for registration and newly qualified staff going through preceptorship, it is packed with over 115 illustrations and lots of features to bring the subject to life and make learning easier:BLNursing assessment illustrations outline challenges caused by common diseases in a helpful and memorable way, highlighting issues that need assessmentBLRed flag icons indicate the warning signs of deterioration and urgent questions are listed that can be used for assessment and monitoringBLCase studies of effective evidence-based interventions show the difference that high quality nursing care makesBLCross references between common conditions'' causes and managing related health needs and symptoms develop understanding by clearly linking pathophysiology with nursing management optionsBLTheory into practice boxes further enhance learning through suggested activities, such as exploring key evidence, considering major practice issues or applying core knowledge while out on placementBLOnline resource centre at www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/bullock /. Filled with interactive and useful e-learning resources to help students test their learning, keep up-to-date with the latest evidence and further expand their knowledge, it features:BLClinical decision making scenariosBLQuiz questionsBLUpdates to contentBLHyperlinked referencesBLimages from the bookBLLecturer resourcesTrade ReviewThis book contains an excellent balance of empirical and statistical evidence, guidance for best practice and good common sense approaches. * Dr Peter Carter, Royal College of Nursing, Chief Executive & General Secretary *This new book gives students the tools to make informed decisions about care and improve adult nursing practice on a day to day basis. * Nicki Walsh, Lecturer, University of Nottingham, UK *The coverage is extremely relevant to the preparation of effective adult nurses and will be highly useful to readers. * Dr Chris Bulman, Senior Lecturer, Oxford Brookes University, UK *An excellent comprehensive guide to adult nursing practice ideally suited to adult field student nurses. * Susan Thompson, Deputy Director, University of Nottingham, UK *An extremely useful 'reader friendly' book; a valuable resource for student and newly qualified nurses. * Sue Clark, Learning & Development, Portsmouth Hospitals Trust *This text is ideal for today's nursing courses and for key knowledge to underpin patient care- it bridged the gap between research evidence and professional practice. * Dr P Scullion, Associate Head of Nursing, Coventry University, UK *A very useful and supportive textbook which follows a logical framework to explore and examine adult nursing practice and how evidence supports its implementation. It is well written and is supported by good diagrams, photographs, boxes identifying action points, evidence highlights and case studies. * Keith Booles, Senior Nurse Lecturer, Staffordshire University, UK *Good book to 'dip in and out of'. * Jane Douglas, Senior Lecturer, Northumbria University, UK *The way that the use of supporting evidence is related to adult nursing practice is excellent. * Ian Wood, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Keele University, UK *Written in a clear, understandable and reader-friendly way, this will be valuable for undergraduate students and registered practitioners. * Paul Elliot, Senior Lecturer, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK *Table of ContentsPART 1:UNDERSTANDING COMMON HEALTH CONDITIONS; PART 2: MANAGING HEALTH NEEDS AND SYMPTOMS

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Book SynopsisDo you need accurate information fast? The ward is a busy place with little time to check facts and figures. With this pocket-sized reference book you can quickly and accurately check everything from nursing terminology to CPR procedures. The Nursing & Health Survival Guides have evolved - take a look at our our app for iPhone and iPad.Trade Review"A neat, tidy and very handy book for nursing students and newly qualified staff to have whilst out in the clinical environment. ... What is great about this little pocket guide is that it uses the terminology regularly used in the clinical environment but provides examples of where it may be used ... This helps to link theory to practice and aid easy identification of drug classes and what they are." - Tianna Jarrett-Williams, Nursing Student Table of ContentsContents Richards COMMON LABORATORY BLOOD TESTS 24-HOUR CLOCK MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION Five rights and three checksTips in preventing medication errorsSafety tips with oral medicationsSafety tips with injectionsAbbreviations used in medication administrationMetric system and symbolsDrug calculationsSome common drug classesDrug name endings and related informationDrugs utilised as antidotes OXYGENFLUID BALANCE Measurements useful for fluid balance charts Tips with fluid balance charts Types of IV fluids VITAL SIGNS QUICK HEAD-TO-TOE ASSESSMENT PAIN ASSESSMENT MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)Bodily fluids exposureRESUSCITATION Cardiac rhythms When to seek help Common emergency drugs: dose and action WOUND CARE DOCUMENTATION General points Tips with verbal handovers Nursing process GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS USEFUL WEBSITES TIME MANAGEMENT GRIDOTHER THINGS TO REMEMBER

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Book SynopsisSolving calculations in a busy environment can be tough and time consuming. This quick reference guide, featuring basic maths concepts and medication administration, will help you take the problem out of problem solving. The Nursing & Health Survival Guides have evolved - take a look at our our app for iPhone and iPad.Trade Review"This handy pocket sized guide is an essential component in any nurse’s pocket. ... Overall this guide is a practical, useful and compact book that any nursing student would be able to utilize. I would recommend this book to all nursing students as a fundamental purchase in their first year." - Louise Goodyear, Nursing StudentTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION MATHS REVISITED Mathematical symbols Order of operations Number fact grids Time Hindu-Arabic and Roman numerals Fraction, decimal and percentage conversions The base system The decimal point Measuring a fluid balance chart Revisiting basic algorithms Working with fractions Percentages Rounding The metric system some handy tables involving measurement Intravenous fluid requirements Rule of nines formulas used in nursing Calculating dosage using a formula applying drug calculations using formulas Calculating oral medications Calculating parenteral medications safe medication administration Categories of drugs What must be on a prescription and administration record What makes a prescription valid What is on a medication label Frequency and times of medication administration Commonly used and understood abbreviations Other abbreviations Intravenous fluids—what is on a fluid order Abbreviations for intravenous fluids Intravenous fluids—drip rates for giving sets where 20 drops = 1 mL The process of medication administration Medication administration guidelines for students Preventing errors

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Book SynopsisDeveloping Practical Nursing Skills helps you learn and perfect the practical skills required to become a qualified nurse. Adopting a patient-focused and caring approach, this essential text helps you integrate nursing values alongside physical skills in your daily practice. Now in its fifth edition, the text takes into account the NMC standards of proficiency and is relevant to nurses across all fields. Key features of the book include: i) New chapters on mental health assessment and end-of-life care, along with expanded content on sleep, pain and medication management. ii) Full-colour text design with clear illustrations and clinical photographs to aid visual learning. iii) Reader-friendly style with learning outcomes, activities and reflection points to help you link theory to practice. iv) Scenarios from a range of settings, including community, mental health and learning disabilities nursing. v) A focus on adults and youngTable of Contents1.Practical nursing skills: a caring approach. 2.Communication: a person-centred approach. 3.Fundamentals of mental health assessment for non-mental health practitioners. 4.Measuring and monitoring vital signs. 5.Meeting personal needs: hydration and nutrition. 6.Meeting personal needs: elimination. 7.Meeting personal needs: hygiene. 8.Promoting comfort and sleep. 9.Assessing and managing pain. 10.Medicines management. 11.Caring for people with impaired mobility. 12.Infection prevention and control. 13.Principles of wound care. 14.Assessing and responding to sudden deterioration in the adult. 15.Managing care at the end of life

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Book SynopsisFully updated with important new theory and practical material, this second edition of Learning Journals offers guidance on keeping and using journals and gives step-by-step advice on integrating journal writing on taught courses, in training and professional development and in supporting personal development planning (PDP) activities. Key topics covered include: the nature of learning journals and how we learn from them the broad range of uses of learning journals, including portfolios and personal and professional development the depth and quality of reflection in learning journals the assessment of learning journals and reflective writing the use of narrative and story-telling techniques in journals. With useful exercises and activities that enhance learning journal work in a structured manner, Learning Journals is invaluable reading for teachers and students in higher education, for all professionals, particularly those working in the health services and business and training and for all those who want to learn more about keeping a fulfilling personal journal. Trade Review'This book is described in the title as a 'handbook' and that is exactly what is provided. It is not heavily laden with theory on reflection and learning, but there is enough there for those who are new to the topic to find some pointers for follow up. It is invaluable for teachers who wish to find ways of making the journal process come alive for students and I shall certainly be trying out some of her suggested approaches.' - Barbara Maiden, University of Wolverhampton, UKTable of Contents1. Backgrounds: Some Introductions to Learning Journals 2. Learning From Learning Journals: Journals and the Process of Learning 3. How Students Learn From Learning Journals: Journal Writing as a Process that Accentuates Favourable Conditions for Learning 4. Quality and Depth in Reflection and Learning Journals 5. The Uses of Learning Journals 6. Journals in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 7. Journals in Professional Education and Development 8. Learning Journals and Personal Development 9. Starting to Write a Learning Journal 10. Assessing Journals and Other Reflective Writing 11. The Enrichment and Broadening of Journal Processes Through the Link with Story 12. Examples of Journals 13. Activities to Enhance Learning from Journals

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Book SynopsisPhysical Activity and Health explains clearly, systematically and in detail the relationship between physical activity, health and disease, and examines the role of exercise in the prevention and management of a wide range of important conditions.Now in a fully updated and expanded third edition, this is the most complete and engaging textbook on the subject. It offers a balanced examination of the latest evidence linking levels of physical activity with the risk of mortality, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, cancer, osteoporosis and dementia. Designed to help the reader evaluate the quality of the evidence, the book includes an invaluable discussion of common study designs and the inherent difficulties of measuring physical activity. It examines the evidence in relation to child and adolescent health, older adults, hazards of exercise, sedentary behaviour, public health policy and, in a new chapter, mental health, and an epilogue considers the emerging evidence regarding the significance of physical activity and COVID-19.Containing chapter summaries, study tasks, guides to supplementary reading, a glossary of key terms and an abundance of figures and tables, Physical Activity and Health is an essential course text, and important reading for undergraduate, masters and postgraduate research students of sport and exercise science, public health, physical therapy, medicine and nursing.This third edition is supported by an updated companion website featuring self-test questions, PowerPoint slides, learning activities and website links.Trade Review"Physical Activity and Health has become a classic in our field, edited by three highly respected international scholars in David, Adrianne, and Jason. This expanded edition, with support from further experts, confirms its place as the leading book on this topic. Coverage of epidemiological foundations linking physical activity with health, the key chronic health conditions affected by physical inactivity, as well as different age groups and issues, are all covered in a clear and engaging style with excellent illustrations. It’s my ‘go to’ text for understanding how physical activity affects our health status."Professor Stuart Biddle, Director, Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Australia"This book is a great read for anyone who is looking to develop their breadth and depth of understanding about topics related to physical activity and health. It draws together information in an accessible and interesting way. The updated focus of the book makes it very relevant to every day contemporary issues in physical activity and health."Amanda Daley, Professor of Behavioural Medicine, Loughborough University, UK"I am delighted to see that an updated and expanded third edition of this marvellous book has been published. This is an essential text for anyone interested in understanding how physical activity improves health. It is unique in the way that it cuts through the complexities associated with the underlying evidence to provide a coherent and insightful picture of contemporary understanding."Dylan Thompson, Professor of Human Physiology, Department for Health, University of Bath, UK"This is the core textbook for our M.Sc in Physical Activity for Health and the third edition is most welcome. Chapters and study tasks have been expanded and some new topics, such as mental health, added. There is an important epilogue on the topic of the global pandemic of COVID and the implications for physical activity. Written by a distinguished team of authors led by three giants in this field, it is a go to text for understanding the relationship between physical activity and health."Professor Nanette Mutrie, Director of Physical Activity for Health Research Centre, University of Edinburgh, UKTable of ContentsPart I: Assessing the evidence, 1. Introduction, 2. The nature of the evidence, 3. Physical activity and mortality, Part II: Influence of physical activity on the risk of disease, 4. Cardiovascular disease, 5. Type 2 diabetes, 6. Obesity, 7. Cardio-metabolic risk factors, 8. Cancer, 9. Skeletal health, 10. Mental health, Part III: Physical activity in youth and old age, 11. Child and adolescent health, 12. Ageing, Part IV: Physical activity – risks and opportunities, 13. Hazards, 14. Public health, Epilogue

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Book SynopsisChris Tyreman, BN, is an NHS staff nurse in North Wales. He has taught numeracy to adults via distance learning and evening classes. He is also the author of How to Master the BMAT, How to Master the IELTS and co-author of the best-selling How to Master the UKCAT, all published by Kogan Page.Trade Review"I found the simple explanations and examples easy to follow and was able to quickly refresh my memory and hone my skills in key areas of calculation. The chapter progression is logical and the examples clear and easy to follow. I would recommend this text as appropriate for all nurses, regardless of experience, and particularly as a refresher for those embarking on degree modules such as Independent Prescribing where numeracy skills are an essential element of the course." * Karen Dorner (DN Sister, RGN), Journal of Community Nursing *"I have bought this book recently and I cannot believe at how much I have improved in my drug calculations! Brilliant." * Customer review *"I bought this to help me refresh my basic maths in preparation for the university entry tests for Children's Nursing. It was 27 years since I'd done my Maths O Level, so I was rusty to say the least! This book is fantastic. I believe it is the reason I passed my course entry test." * Customer review *"The mock tests at the end of the book are invaluable and will be used as a tool for renewing and updating knowledge through my training as a Paediatric Nurse." * Customer review *"Brilliantly explained, well laid out, good worked examples and essential for all students who are not natural born mathematicians." * Customer review *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Basic arithmetic skills; Chapter - 02: Fractions and decimals; Chapter - 03: Measurement; Chapter - 04: Drug dosage calculations; Chapter - 05: Drug administration; Chapter - 06: Mock tests

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Book SynopsisRespectful and effective solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) for suicidal clients Few tasks are more importantâand dauntingâthan to help someone who is suicidal to go beyond the darkness of hopelessness to the light of hope. Hope in Action: Solution-Focused Conversations About Suicide is a unique resource providing fresh approaches to treating individuals and families where suicide is an issue. This comprehensive book provides a thorough grounding in using a solution-focused therapy approach to elicit and reinforce hope and reasons for living. Strategies are demonstrated with stories, case vignettes, and transcripts. Special applications include some of the most challenging high-risk clients that therapists treat, including people who make repeated attempts. This powerful resource offers a set of practice principles based on the existing empirical evidence in the context of clinical utility and client expertise. Hope in Action: Solution-Focused Conversations About Suicide provides case transcripts to help in role-play or rehearsal situations as well as numerous practical tips. The book also provides lists of solution-focused questions for use in various situations, including suicide crisis, the use of anti-depressant medications, facilitation of collaborative working relationships with colleagues as well as clients. Each application chapter gives therapists practical, hands-on tools and uses stories and illustrations to make the book user-friendly. The text also offers a brief appendix on the basic skills of SFBT. Topics discussed in Hope in Action: Solution-Focused Conversations About Suicide include: current knowledge about preventing suicide at the individual level helping clients to utilize their strengths even when they are in crisis how research in diverse areas supports the solution-focused approach effective treatment for couples and families when one member is suicidal basic approaches to effective therapy with young children and teens who have attempted suicide respectful, effective therapy with people who seem to have adopted being suicidal as their primary coping strategy therapeutic tools that help the therapist to stay hopeful about clients and strengthen the therapeutic relationship Hope in Action: Solution-Focused Conversations About Suicide is a valuable resource for counselors and therapists at every experience level.Trade Review"This is a moving book by an enthusiastic clinician containing a number of helpful approaches to talking with suicidal patients, including 'watch your language', 'make every encounter therapeutic', 'spend as much time on the solution as the problem', and the philosophy of simply and respectfully honouring and valuing the positive aspects for the lives of these deeply troubled patients."- Paul Foster, Ph.D., Consultant, Psychiatrist, Inpatient/Home Treatment, Edgware Community HospitalTable of ContentsKorman, Foreword. Preface: Stories of Hope and Healing. Acknowledgments. Introduction: How to Use This Book. Part I: Foundations. What Works? Building on What We Know to Develop Practice Principles. Putting Principles into Practice: Asking Useful Questions. Part II: Applications. Three Conversations About Dying and Living. Solution-Focused Approaches to Crisis. Befriending the Black Dog: Solutions for Depression. Chronic Attempts at Solution: Working with People Who Have Made Repeated Suicide Attempts. Even the Children: Preventing Suicide Among Young People. Hope and Energy: Preventing Adolescent Suicide. Teamwork with Natural Systems I: Collaborating with Clients’ Parents and Peers. Teamwork with Natural Systems II: Family and Couple Therapy. Teamwork with Unnatural Systems: Collaborating with Our Colleagues. Teamwork in Communities. Survivor Wisdom: News of a Difference. Walking the Talk: The Hopeful Therapist. Conclusion: Take This Story. Appendix A: Solution Focused Brief Therapy: The Basics. Appendix B: Notes on the Evidence Base: Toward Communities of Curiosity. Appendix C: Warning Signs of Imminent Danger for Suicide. Appendix D: Reflective Questions. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book looks at the way in which resilience has been promoted as a resource for nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic and addresses its limitations as a response to the potential trauma of working in intense healthcare contexts. Traynor examines the nature of trauma and moral distress in nursing work, which predates the most recent pandemic that brought it into sharp relief, and links this to discussions of resilience in nursing. He examines differing understandings of trauma, identifying and detailing approaches to dealing with it and its aftereffects.In a wide-ranging book that draws together critiques of the happiness industry and PPE scandals, this book lays bare government and managerial reactions to the pandemic, alongside individual, sometimes harrowing, accounts. Its author sets out the impact of working during COVID-19 on the profession and its members in terms of support, solidarity and fragmentation.Drawing on a critical analysis of responses to the pandemi

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces the core knowledge and skills for comprehensive risk assessment and management in healthcare settings and applies relevant ethical and legal principles. It emphasises that patient safety requires a holistic and inclusive approach to maximise patient wellbeing in a diverse population with known health inequalities.Exploring the concept of âavoidable risksâ which may be posed to the health and wellbeing of individuals, the public and communities within a given healthcare context, this book explores potential system failures and human factors, while providing an insight into the significance of the relationship between a culture of care and patient safety. It includes chapters on the ethical and legal framework related to patient safety, the equality, diversity and inclusion context, advocacy and empowerment, risk, and human factors as well as accountability and harm. Notably, there is also a focus on two in-depth chapters which explore patient safety in rel

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContributors ix Foreword xx Preface xxi Acknowledgements xxiii Section 1 Principles of Care Planning 1 Principles of Care Planning: The Nature of Care Planning and Nursing Delivery for Infants, Children,and Young People 3 Doris Corkin and Pauline Cardwell 2 Risk Assessment and Management 17 Sonya Clarke and Doris Corkin 3 Safeguarding to Protect Children, Young People, and Their Families 22 Julie Brown and Sonya Clarke 4 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Implications When Planning Care for Infants, Children, and YoungPeople (ICYP) 33 Orla McAlinden and Sonya Clarke 5 Young People and Truth Telling 44 Catherine Monaghan 6 Sexual Health 51 Jim Richardson 7 Integrated Care Pathways 55 Pauline Cardwell and Lucy Simms 8 Interprofessional Assessment and Care Planning in Critical Care 60 Carolyn Green and Doris Corkin 9 Supporting the Planning of Care – Practice Assessor, Academic Assessor, Supervisor, and Student 72 Nuala Devlin 10 Holistic Care – Family Partnership in Practice 78 Erica Strudley-Brown 11 Reflective Account 85 Ian and Nicola Markwell 12 The Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People 92 Deidre O’Neill Section 2 Care Planning – Pain Management 13 Managing a Neonate in an Intensive Care Unit 101 Clare Morfoot 14A Continuous Patient- and Nurse-Controlled Opiate Analgesia and Ketamine Infusions 109 Sharon Douglass and Michelle Whitehouse 14B Epidural Analgesia 116 Sharon Douglass and Michelle Whitehouse Section 3 Care of Children and Young Persons with Special Needs 15 Young Person with a History of Epilepsy 123 Joanne Blair 16 Nut Allergy – Anaphylaxis Management 131 Susie Wilkie 17 Closed Head Injury 138 Carol McCormick 18 Obesity 149 Janice Christie Section 4 Care of Neonates and Children with Respiratory Disorders 19 Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome 161 Susanne Simmons 20 Cystic Fibrosis 168 Hazel Mills and Julie Hanna 21 Asthma 175 Barbara Maxwell, Gillian Gallagher, Katie McMullan, and Catherine Russell Section 5 Care of Infants and Young Persons with Cardiac Conditions 22 Cardiac Catheterisation 185 Pauline Carson 23 Infant with Cardiac Failure 190 Pauline Carson Section 6 Care Planning – Surgical Procedures 24 Tonsillectomy 201 Jodie Kenny and Doris Corkin 25 Appendicectomy 208 Fearghal Lewis Section 7 Care of Infants and Young Persons with Orthopaedic Conditions 26 Ilizarov Frame 217 Sonya Clarke 27 Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip 225 Sonya Clarke Section 8 Care of the Gastro-intestinal Tract in Infants and Children 28 Gastro-oesophageal Reflux 235 Doris Corkin and Lynne Robinson 29 Cerebral Palsy and Nasogastric Tube Feeding 241 Susie Wilkie and Sonya Clarke 30 Enteral Feeding – Gastrostomy Care 248 Catherine Paxton Section 9 Care of Children and Young Persons with Endocrine Disorders 31 Nephrotic Syndrome 259 Janet Kelsey 32 Newly Diagnosed Diabetic 266 Pauline Cardwell, Doris Corkin, and Lynne Robinson 33 Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) 273 Hazel Gibson and Rosi Simpson Section 10 Care of Infants and Young Persons with Skin Conditions 34 Infant with Infected Eczema 283 Gilli Lewis and Debbie Rickard 35 Burns Injury 292 Doris Corkin and Lydia Webb 36 Children with Complex Needs 300 Julie Chambers and Doris Corkin 37 Sickle Cell Disease 308 Debbie Omodele, Danielle Edge, and Doreen Crawford 38 Transition from Children’s to Adults’ Services 316 Claire Kerr 39 Bereavement Support 323 Una Hughes and Patricia McNeilly Index 330

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