Description
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 resources
Trade Review
This 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 Contents
PART 1:UNDERSTANDING COMMON HEALTH CONDITIONS; PART 2: MANAGING HEALTH NEEDS AND SYMPTOMS
