A Nurse's Survival Guide to the Ward, 3e
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (535 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0702046035 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 500 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Judith G Broadway said Good for students or Graduates. Easy to understand and as an addition to what you'll learn on the job or the class room and pracs
The new edition of this highly popular book is an indispensable guide to daily procedures and problems for nurses starting work on the ward or returning to practice. Background information is also given on underlying legal, health and safety issues.This book will help you withOrganising your job and yourselfAssessing patientsGetting clinical information on a wide range of conditionsImportant principles, procedures and investigationsAdministering drugs safelyWhat to do in an emergencyCommunication, legal health and safety issuesA new section on professional practice relates current issues to nursing practiceUpdated drug section provides essential understanding of common drug classesNew resuscitation guidelines. As well as information on how to do the job, the importance of communication and nursing care issues is emphasised. It provides guidance in a variety of areas including: how to organise your job and yourself; how to assess patients; clinical information on a wide range of conditions; important principles, procedures and investigations; how to administer drugs safely; and what to do in an emergency
It has expanded from previous editions to include issues related to professional practice for nurses. The information is easy to follow and so can provide a good prompt for exam revision or to provide a basic update before a placement. In fact, it makes an accessible guide for all healthcare practitionersThe text is presented in clear and concise slices that could make learning a piece of cakeThe book is so practical that it even comes with a waterproof, wipeable and durable cover. "The highlights of this book are its comprehensive contents; and the manner in which subjects are covered, specifically t