Key Concepts in Nursing (SAGE Key Concepts series) - Softcover

Tom Mason; Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead; Annette McIntosh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412946158 ISBN 13: 9781412946155

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

Nursing can be complex and challenging to new students and trainee practitioners. Key Concepts in Nursing provides a much needed guide to the central topics and debates which shape nursing theory, policy and contemporary practice. From assessment to ethics, and leadership to risk management, the book offers a comprehensive yet concise guide to the professional field.

Each entry features:

" a snapshot definition of the concept;

" a broader discussion addressing the main issues and links to practice;

" key points relevant to the entry;

" case studies to illustrate the application to practice;

" examples of further reading.

Highly readable, with clear indexing and cross referencing, this is an ideal book for trainees to turn to for learning more about key issues in nursing practice and education. It meets the validation requirements of all training programmes and will also be invaluable for nurses continuing their professional education, those returning to practice and for mentoring.

About this title

About the Author

Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead is Reader in Community Studies in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at the University of Chester, and Tom Mason is Professor of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities in the Faculty of Health at the University of Chester. Together they have written Study Skills for Nurses, 2ed (SAGE 2007). Annette McIntosh is Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching, in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at the University of Chester. Ann Bryan is Head of Community and Child Health in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at the University of Chester.

From the Back Cover

Provides snapshot definitions of concepts which all nursing students and practitioners need to know.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1412946158
• ISBN 13: 9781412946155
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 344
• Editor: Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead, Annette McIntosh, Ann Bryan, Tom Mason