Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures (Professional Edition) (Royal Marsden Manual Series) - Softcover

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9781444335095: Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures (Professional Edition) (Royal Marsden Manual Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 144433509X ISBN 13: 9781444335095

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 2011

Clinical skills procedures are a fundamental aspect ofpatient-centred nursing care. The Royal Marsden Hospital Manualof Clinical Nursing Procedures, Professional Edition providesup-to-date, evidence-based clinical skills procedures related toevery aspect of a person's care. Procedure guidelines are based onan appraisal of the latest research findings and advice fromclinical experts, to enable students and qualified nurses toprovide the best possible care. The manual provides the underlyingtheory and evidence for procedures enabling nurses to gain theconfidence they need to become fully informed, skilledpractitioners. The Eighth edition is organised in four sections which reflectthe patient experience: Managing the patient journey, Supportingthe patient with human functioning, Supporting the patient throughthe diagnostic process, Supporting the patient through treatment.It includes additional headings to make the text even moreaccessible and extra colour photos and diagrams. Nationally recognised as the essential guide to clinicalnursing skills Includes step-by step procedures related to essential aspectsof a patient's care Provides all the knowledge nurses need to be fully informed andpractice accountably Enables nurses to deliver clinically effective, patient-focusedcare Clear, user friendly and easy to understand All procedures include the rationale for each action Evidence graded to help nurses assess its validity Online edition www.rmmonline.co.uk alsoavailable

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Review:

"It is a well written, comprehensive text that emphasises theimportance of seeing nursing procedures as a fundamental aspect ofpatient-centred nursing care ... This is an excellent resource toimprove and enhance clinical practice." (Nursing Standard, 2November 2011) "Coverage encompasses every aspect of patient management andsupport, at every stage of their journey. Clear page design andcolor-coded chapters help make the contents accessible." (BookNews, 1 October 2011)

From the Back Cover:

"... undoubtedly responds to a clear demand from practitioners for a user-friendly, accessible resource."
—Journal of Clinical Nursing

Clinical skills procedures are a fundamental aspect of patient-centred nursing care. The Professional Edition of The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures provides up-to-date, evidence-based clinical skills procedures related to essential aspects of a person’s care. Procedure guidelines are based on an appraisal of the latest research findings and advice from clinical experts, to enable students and qualified nurses to provide the best possible care. The manual provides the underlying theory and evidence for procedures, enabling nurses to gain the confidence they need to become fully informed, skilled practitioners.

The Eighth Edition is organized in four sections which reflect the patient experience. It includes multiple headings to make the text accessible and this edition has many more colour photos and diagrams.

Key features

Nationally recognized as the essential guide to clinical nursing skills
Includes step-by step procedures related to essential aspects of a patient's care
Provides all the knowledge nurses need to be fully informed and practise accountably
Enables nurses to deliver clinically effective, patient-focused care
Clear, user-friendly and easy to understand
All procedures include the rationale for each action
Evidence graded to help nurses assess its validity
Online edition www.rmmonline.co.uk also available

"...an excellent tool to enable nurses to access the latest research relevant to practice quickly and easily from a source they can trust. For many nurses it has become a defining text."
—Christine Beasley, Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health

"...a resource that all nurses would want access to, so as to ensure the care they give is of the highest standard..."
—Theresa Shaw, Chief Executive, Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS)

"...bursting with information and guidance on clinical nursing procedures...well written and an excellent resource for nurses."
—Nursing Standard

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