Nursing Knowledge and Practice: Foundations for Decision Making - Softcover

Mallik, Maggie; Hall, Carol; Howard, Professor David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0702029408 ISBN 13: 9780702029400

Publisher: Bailliere Tindall, 2009

Synopsis

"Nursing Knowledge and Practice" is a comprehensive textbook which forms an ideal basis for foundation nursing students. The core emphasis in the organisation and presentation of knowledge in this third edition remains focused on the in-depth knowledge required by nurses to deliver care in the practice setting. The chapter contents encompass knowledge that applies to all branches of nursing e.g. Communication, Confusion, Aggression and Rehabilitation Safety and Risk, Infection Control, Medicines etc. The structure of all chapters is unique in integrating knowledge from subject areas often taught separately in the nursing curriculum. This enables the foundation student to integrate this range of knowledge in making decisions about the delivery of nursing care to patients/clients in all fields of nursing. Exercises are included to encourage reflection on practice and develop critical thinking skills. It also promotes the expansion of professional knowledge through the development of portfolio evidence. Building on the outstanding success of previous editions the authors have drawn extensively on current best evidence, including research, policy and substantial internet based resources, reflecting UK and international perspectives.

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Review

"This is a useful text for students, qualified nurses and nurses returning to practice. It is pitched at the right level and encourages readers to explore further." Nursing Standard, September 2009

Edition details

• Publisher: Bailliere Tindall
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0702029408
• ISBN 13: 9780702029400
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 504