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Book SynopsisWith a brand new team of expert authors, the second edition of the central series title the Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing has been completely rewritten for today''s nurse. Brought fully up to date with the latest nursing competencies and professional knowledge, it ensures you have everything you need to deliver appropriate nursing care and interventions. Designed to reflect the NMC nursing competencies, it covers key nursing values and standards, communication, clinical practice and decision making, and professional development. The Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing is written by nurses, for nurses, to provide concise, practical, and expert advice on all aspects of the nurse''s role. Designed as a comprehensive and reliable guide to the care of adults, this new edition reflects how nurses relate to patients, engage critically with professional knowledge, and organise and deliver appropriate nursing care and interventions. With concise and comprehensive summaries of key nursing values and communication skills when dealing with diverse clinical populations, the role of the nurse is fully detailed as a provider of clinical care, as well as a leader, manager, and member of a broad multidisciplinary team. Clinical nursing practice is addressed using a systems-based approach, providing an overview of clinical conditions, investigations, and treatments, including frequently prescribed medicines, while highlighting key nursing practice considerations.Each chapter of the handbook lists useful sources of further information, primarily easily-accessible on-line resources. To help you achieve the best possible results for your patients, the authors offer a wealth of recommendations, guidance and information from their years of experience. Together with the complementary Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills in Adult Nursing, this handbook provides nursing students and general adult nurses with a robust framework for thinking about, and practicing, safe and compassionate, values based nursing. Whether the reader needs a comprehensive introduction to adult nursing or a reliable resource to dip into when the need arises, the Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing will be an invaluable companion for years to come.
Trade ReviewReview from previous edition Informative and very useful - never leave for a shift without this little book. I have learned so much from it. A great book for student nurses * Amazon review *
This book is everything you will EVER need to know, and it fits in your handbag. Need I say anymore? The book is well written, simply worded and full of useful information. I bring this to university with me every day and there isn't a day goes by that I don't use it. Cheap for all the information it gives. All round BRILLIANT * Amazon review *
It is an invaluable learning tool and will be of great benefit during my training. * Student Nurse H. Moseley, University of Wolverhampton *
Table of ContentsSection 1: Professional nursing values 1: Professional nursing values 2: Values led nursing research 3: Safety in the clinical environment 4: Medicines management 5: Record keeping and social media Section 2: Communication and interpersonal skills 6: Communication in a healthcare context 7: Dignity and respect 8: Culturally sensitive communication 9: Communicating concerns about healthcare 10: Conflict resolution 11: Breaking 'bad news' Section 3: Nursing practice and decision making 12: Risk assessment 13: Physiological values 14: Respiratory conditions 15: Cardiovascular conditions 16: Neurological conditions 17: Gastro-intestinal conditions 18: Renal & urinary tract conditions 19: Diabetes 20: Musculoskeletal conditions 21: Conditions of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat 22: Surgery 23: Pain 24: Palliative care 25: Death and dying 26: Clinical emergencies Section 4: Leadership and teamwork 27: Leadership 28: Teamwork 29: Professional development 30: Nursing collectivism 31: Patient and public involvement in healthcare Appendices Appendix 1: Waterlow Tool Appendix 2: MUST Screening Tool Appendix 3: Risk Assesment for VTE Appendix 4: Height and Weight Conversion Chart
