Clinical Pocket Reference for Nurses

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We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Although this book does have a nursing focus, it would also be relevant to other healthcare professionals, such as physiotherapists and paramedics - Nursing Standard You may also be interested in.

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. Although this book does have a nursing focus, it would also be relevant to other healthcare professionals, such as physiotherapists and paramedics.The small spiral bound format makes it accessible and ideal to keep in a pocket or diary when at work. All healthcare workers will find this book relevant, from healthcare assistants seeking information on normal physiological signs to experienced practitioners seeking guidance on the interpretation of blood results. Bernie Garrett, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; Paul Ong, MSc, BA (Hons), RGN, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK; Paul Galdas PhD, RN, Senior Lecturer, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK. Overall its handy to glance over now and again or take to uni, but not practical for placement due to size (in my opinion).

Meets the new NMC practice and proficiency standards 2018/19, including enhanced guidance on sepsis, mental health, and palliative care.However, I personally find it too bulky to take onto placement, which kind of defeats the object to me. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Biography: Bernie Garrett, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; Paul Ong, MSc, BA (Hons), RGN, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK; Paul Galdas PhD, RN, Senior Lecturer, Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK. Every student nurse and many practitioners will find this a useful and reliable reference to carry with them in their daily 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. Garrett was the recipient of the 2007 at the Spencer Award for Information Technology Innovation and the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia Award of Excellence in Nursing Education in 2000. The new practice and proficiency standards required by the NMC from 2018/19 are fully incorporated and updated. 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. This resource aims to provide a quick and accessible reference guide for students and practitioners of nursing and other healthcare professions to develop the necessary self-awareness, attitudes and skills to enable them safely to deliver fundamental care using a person-centred approach.