A Nurse's Survival Guide to the Ward. This item is unavailable.A Nurse's Survival Guide to the Ward

If you are a nurse starting work on the ward or returning to practice, this book is an indispensable partner for you. It provides instantly accessible practical guidance on day-to-day procedures and problems in a variety of areas including: how to organise your job and yourself; how to assess patients; important principles, procedures and investigations; clinical information on a wide range of conditions; how to administer drugs safely; and what to do in an emergency. As well as information on how to do the job, the importance of communication and nursing care issues is emphasised. Background information is also given on underlying legal, health and safety issues.

-There are basics for beginners and expert advice for more experienced practitioners. It is written concisely and releases just the right amount of information, in a simple format. Thought went into the cover too - it has a protective water resistant finish in readiness for being carried around. This is a real gem.? Nursing Standard. July 23:: vol 22 no 46:: 2008 "There are basics for beginners and expert advice for more experienced practitioners. It is written concisely and releases just the right amount of information, in a simple format. Thought went into the cover too - it has a protective water resistant finish in readiness for being carried around. This is a real gem.? Nursing Standard. July 23:: vol 22 no 46:: 2008 There are basics for beginners and expert advice for more experienced practitioners. It is written concisely and releases just the right amount of information, in a simple format. Thought went into the cover too it has a protective water resistant finish in readiness for being carried around. This is a real gem. "Nursing Standard. July 23:: vol 22 no 46:: 2008"