Nursing Skills in Professional and Practice Contexts [[electronic resource]]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910799939303321
• Autore: Cunningham Sheila <1962->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London, : Routledge, 2019
• ISBN: 9781351065610 (Ebook); 1-351-06561-0; 1-351-06562-9
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (69 pages) : illustrations
• Collana: Skills in nursing practice
• Altri autori (Persone): MooreTina <1962->
• Disciplina: 610.73
• Soggetti: Nursing
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: 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
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.