Nursing skills in professional and practice contexts.
Cunningham, Sheila, 1962-,
Nursing skills in professional and practice contexts. - 1 online resource (65 pages). - Skills in Nursing Practice Ser. . - Skills in Nursing Practice. .
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Half Title; Series Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Figures; Introduction to the Skills in Nursing Practice series; Introduction and overview; Chapter 1 Professional skills and accountability; Overview; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018a); Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background; Activity: now test yourself; Answers; Reflection: ask yourself; Chapter 2 Communication; Overview; Expected knowledge; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018a); Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background Activity: now test yourselfAnswers; Reflection: ask yourself; Chapter 3 The nursing process; Overview; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018a); Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background; Activity: now test yourself; Answers; Reflection: ask yourself; Chapter 4 End-of-life care; Overview; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018a); Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background; Activity: now test yourself; Answers; Reflection: ask yourself; bibliography; index
Quick and easy to reference, this short, clinically focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. The professional role of the nurse is at the very foundation of good care management and provision. Nurses are accountable to patients, the public, employers and their entire profession. It is imperative that you have a sound understanding of the various ethical, legal and professional issues you will face during your career. This competency-based text covers: Professional issues and accountability Communication The patient journey Diagnostic testing Care planning Managing and leading in the clinical environment End-of-life care Outlining relevant key concepts, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills, it also helps you learn by including learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers, and critical reflection thinking points. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses.
Tina Moore is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Middlesex University, UK. She teaches nursing assessment, clinical skills and acute care interventions for both pre-qualifying and post-qualifying nurses. Her interests are in simulated learning approaches and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) as a teaching and assessment method. She has authored a number of books and articles. She is also a Middlesex University Teaching Fellow. Sheila Cunningham is an Associate Professor in Adult Nursing at Middlesex University, UK. She has a breadth of experience teaching nurses both pre- and post-registration and she supports mentors supporting students in practice. She is also a Middlesex University Teaching Fellow and holds a Principal Fellowship at the Higher Education Academy. She is currently programme leader for the BSc European nursing.
9781351065610 1351065610 9781351065627 1351065629 9781351065597 1351065599 9781351065603 1351065602
9781351065627 Taylor & Francis
Nursing.
Clinical competence.
RT41
610.73
Nursing skills in professional and practice contexts. - 1 online resource (65 pages). - Skills in Nursing Practice Ser. . - Skills in Nursing Practice. .
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Half Title; Series Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Figures; Introduction to the Skills in Nursing Practice series; Introduction and overview; Chapter 1 Professional skills and accountability; Overview; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018a); Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background; Activity: now test yourself; Answers; Reflection: ask yourself; Chapter 2 Communication; Overview; Expected knowledge; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018a); Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background Activity: now test yourselfAnswers; Reflection: ask yourself; Chapter 3 The nursing process; Overview; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018a); Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background; Activity: now test yourself; Answers; Reflection: ask yourself; Chapter 4 End-of-life care; Overview; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018a); Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background; Activity: now test yourself; Answers; Reflection: ask yourself; bibliography; index
Quick and easy to reference, this short, clinically focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. The professional role of the nurse is at the very foundation of good care management and provision. Nurses are accountable to patients, the public, employers and their entire profession. It is imperative that you have a sound understanding of the various ethical, legal and professional issues you will face during your career. This competency-based text covers: Professional issues and accountability Communication The patient journey Diagnostic testing Care planning Managing and leading in the clinical environment End-of-life care Outlining relevant key concepts, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills, it also helps you learn by including learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers, and critical reflection thinking points. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses.
Tina Moore is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Middlesex University, UK. She teaches nursing assessment, clinical skills and acute care interventions for both pre-qualifying and post-qualifying nurses. Her interests are in simulated learning approaches and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) as a teaching and assessment method. She has authored a number of books and articles. She is also a Middlesex University Teaching Fellow. Sheila Cunningham is an Associate Professor in Adult Nursing at Middlesex University, UK. She has a breadth of experience teaching nurses both pre- and post-registration and she supports mentors supporting students in practice. She is also a Middlesex University Teaching Fellow and holds a Principal Fellowship at the Higher Education Academy. She is currently programme leader for the BSc European nursing.
9781351065610 1351065610 9781351065627 1351065629 9781351065597 1351065599 9781351065603 1351065602
9781351065627 Taylor & Francis
Nursing.
Clinical competence.
RT41
610.73