Foundations of Adult Nursing - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1473997933 ISBN 13 : 9781473997936

Editeur : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2018

Synopsis

Covering the issues, themes and principles that explain what it means to be a nurse today, this book provides the theory students need to know and applies it to the diverse patient groups and settings that students will encounter on their placements.

Key features of the book are:

• It introduces the core aspects of adult nursing
• An evidence-based approach with discussion of literature, policy and research and suggested further reading for every chapter
• Over 30 case studies to help students understand the realities of practice across a range of settings including primary care and the community
• Stop and think boxes which challenge assumptions and encourage reflection
• A companion website with sample questions for lecturers to use in seminars, multiple choice questions for student revision and free SAGE journal articles

The book has been closely mapped to the NMC's 2018 Standards for Proficiency, Education and Training and supports students across their entire degree programme as they develop into nurses of the future ready to deliver and lead care.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dianne Burns, BSc(Hons) Nurse Practitioner, MSc (Clinical Leadership), PGCert T&L,  RGN, RNT, SFHEA, is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at the University of Manchester She is the Programme Director of the PG Cert in Medical and Health Education and Academic Lead of the Advance HE LEAP and Staff Development Programme within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health She also leads the postgraduate Leadership in Professional Practice module within the Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work. A Registered General Nurse since 1984, Dianne worked in a variety of acute clinical settings (Acute Medical/Surgical, Orthopaedics, Accident and Emergency) before moving into community nursing to work as a practice nurse then Nurse Practitioner/Nursing Team Coordinator within a large semi-rural GP practice. Each of these roles provides a perfect opportunity for her to draw upon her enthusiasm and passion for engaging with students, colleagues and healthcare practitioners in order to enhance teaching and learning within the university and the wider community.

 

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

This book introduces the principles, themes and issues that define what it means to be a nurse today. It explains the theory and knowledge required to develop person-centred skills and explores the diverse settings and patient groups that students will encounter on their placements.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1473997933
• ISBN 13: 9781473997936
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 504
• Éditeur: Burns Dianne
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible