A Clinician's Survival Guide to District Nursing

A Clinician's Survival Guide to District Nursing
Author: Neesha Oozageer Gunowa
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2024-10-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443125503

A Clinician's Survival Guide to District Nursing covers the specialist skills and knowledge nurses need to join the rapidly expanding, increasingly important community nursing workforce. The book is a quick reference guide designed to support autonomous decision making amid the wide range of conditions district nurses are expected to manage, recognising and highlighting the advanced skills of district nurses. It will help the reader understand what it means to work in the community, acquire the fundamental knowledge of clinical skills necessary to ensure best practice, and explore ways of working to ensure optimal care delivery through joined-up health and social services. Written by specialists in community nursing, this indispensable new book is ideal for students exploring district nursing as a career option, as well as nurses transitioning to a district nursing team role. - Covers important issues including leadership, quality improvement and the integrated care system - Up-to-date and contemporary - incorporates changes to clinical care and management, including the impact of COVID-19 - Clear, concise and easy to follow - Bullet points and diagrams make it easy to understand difficult concepts - Reflective activities reinforce learning - Case studies highlight best practice - Complements university programmes focusing on community servicesThe Clinician's Survival Guide series (formerly A Nurse's Survival Guide) brings you concise, accessible content, prepared by experts in a handy quick-reference format.

A Nurse's Survival Guide to Primary Care

A Nurse's Survival Guide to Primary Care
Author: Rosemary Cook
Publisher:
Total Pages: 378
Release: 1999
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780443061158

An indispensable guide to primary care practice, the book is a must for students on community placements and qualified nurses about to enter the world of primary health care.

Starting Your Practice

Starting Your Practice
Author: Jean Nagelkerk
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 624
Release: 2005-10-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323024882

This unique resource is an ideal career-planning guide for advanced practice students, recent graduates, and practicing nurse practitioners who want to expand their careers. It's filled with helpful guidelines and proven strategies for success in every aspect of NP practice, including certification and licensure, finding and negotiating a practice opportunity, and developing community and professional partnerships. Guidelines for completing the necessary requirements for certification and licensure Tips for finding and negotiating a practice opportunity Strategies for using available technology and tools, such as the internet and PDAs, to create a successful clinical practice environment Ideas for developing a community partnership by creating successful professional and clinical contacts in the community Practical advice on how best to market oneself and interview with potential employers Key information on establishing systems in practice, using tools to enhance clinical judgment, and other important responsibilities related to clinical practice A wealth of real-world examples, including resumes, collaborative agreements, contracts, business plans, billing and coding, and productivity flowcharts, provide essential resources for a successful practice

District Nursing Manual of Clinical Procedures

District Nursing Manual of Clinical Procedures
Author: Liz O'Brien
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2012-03-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1444361198

"This manual, the first of its kind focused on district nursing, provides the means to build competence and confidence in nurses new to the community, or developing their skills. The comprehensive and evidence-based content provides essential information for competence in key areas of district nursing." —From the Foreword, by Rosemary Cook CBE, Hon D Lett, MSc, PG Dip, RGN Director, The Queen's Nursing Institute Clinical skills are a fundamental aspect of district nursing care. The District Nursing Manual of Clinical Procedures is a practical, evidence-based manual of clinical skills which reflects the unique challenges of district nursing care within the patient's home. It provides a comprehensive resource for all district nurses, community nurses, students and healthcare professionals involved in the district nursing team, enabling them to practice competently and confidently and deliver clinically effective, person-centred care. The District Nursing Manual of Clinical Procedures addresses the complexity of district nursing care and encompasses key aspects of clinical practice, including decision making in areas that district and community nurses often struggle with or find difficult when they are on their own in a patient's home. It utilises the latest clinical research and expert clinical knowledge to address these challenges, and to provide the underlying theory and evidence for district nursing care. Key features Evidence-based manual of practical clinical skills in district nursing care Clear, user-friendly and easy to understand Contains recommendations for expert care within a patient's own home Addresses key concerns of district and community nurses working on their own within a patient's home Encompasses key aspects of district nursing care Placed in the context of person-centred care All procedures include the rationale for each action - 'why' as well as 'how' This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from iTunes, Google Play or the MedHand Store.

The Student Nurse Handbook E-Book

The Student Nurse Handbook E-Book
Author: Bethann Siviter
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2008-06-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702047910

This book is an indispensable guide on how to get into and survive a pre-registration nursing course. With an immensely readable style this book inspires and encourages students to complete their course and become a nurse. Covering a wide range of topics it helps students to • Make the most of clinical placements • Make drug dosage calculations and administer medication Write assignments • Avoid plagiarism • Cope with stress • Create a portfolio • Reflect on practice • Understand nursing models, theories and philosophies • Understand medical terminology and nursing jargon • Deal with legal and ethical issues This unique book will be useful to those of any age considering a career in nursing, with or without previous experience in healthcare. It helps students to understand exactly what tutors and mentors expect from them and helps to plan for and cope with the inevitable stresses and frustrations. The Student Nurse Handbook is an essential companion to the pre-registration nursing course. Case studies and quotes from students and nurses show readers that their thoughts and feelings are shared by others - this validation will reduce stress and anxiety and give credibility Humour and cartoons make the text readable and fun to use Hints, tips and practical advice encourage the ‘flagging’ student Appendices list other useful resources, contact details for organisations and websites The two-colour design makes it attractive to use Fully updated in line with changes in nursing practice e.g. the revised NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the Disability Discrimination Act, Agenda for Change and the Knowledge and Skills Framework, Essence of Care. Expanded section on nursing models More help with drug dosage calculations to assist students in developing their numeric skills. More on help on writing assignments and how to use research, including applications to practice Expanded appendices on children’s nursing and mental health branches. Template forms to assist with course applications, planning assignments and a check list for placements

Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology
Author: Kathleen Gutierrez
Publisher: Saunders
Total Pages: 732
Release: 2007
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Providing students with additional information on this extensive and especially difficult subject area, this guide features visual cues to help students retain information by expressing the material in a fun, engaging manner with activities created to appeal to students of different learning styles. NCLEX( Review questions follow the end of each chapter to help check the students' understanding of key topics and to perform necessary review.

The New Nurse Survival Guide

The New Nurse Survival Guide
Author: Jon Haws
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-05-06
Genre: Nursing
ISBN: 9781512063097

Survive and Thrive as a New NurseBeing a new nurse is hard. Now you have a preceptor in your pocket with the top 50 tips for succeeding as a new nurse.Survive and Thrive as a New Nurse, experienced nurse Jon Haws RN, provides you with 50 tips to not just survive as a new nurse but to thrive and excel. Nursing is hard. Being a new nurse is torture. With these 50 tips taken directly from Jon's experience as a new nurse preceptor and charge nurse you will have the tools you need to make it! Learn how to handle difficult situations, difficult doctors, difficult patients, and difficult nurses. This book provides the key to unlocking success as a nurse. The transition from school to the real world can be very hard for many nurses. 1 in 5 new nurses leave their first job before reaching the 1 year mark. With these tips you will make it! The Preceptor You Need to Succeed. After working with thousands of nursing students and new nurses, Jon has seen what habits and skills lead to success on the hospital floor. Those tips are now compiled into one resource. It's like having a preceptor in your pocket. This book makes the perfect gift for new nurses and nursing students preparing for graduation. After Reading This Book You Will: 1. Learn how to handle the stress of real world nursing 2. Know how to communicate with physicians 3. Learn what information from school is most important 4. Discover what is really important on the floor 5. Find the motivation to succeed - . . . so much more! Jump Start Your Career Today!Don't waste another second . . .Now you have the tools. Scroll up to buy! Enjoy the eBook for free with the purchase of The New Nurse Survival Guide physical copy.

The Clinical Placement

The Clinical Placement
Author: Tracy Levett-Jones
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2009
Genre: Clinical competence
ISBN: 070202970X

'The Clinical Placement' is a survival tool for nursing students and those that support them throughout their clinical learning journey: mentors, facilitators, academics, clinical partners and registered nurses.

Postnatal and Neonatal Midwifery Skills

Postnatal and Neonatal Midwifery Skills
Author: Alison Edwards
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2020-11-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0429754531

This pocket-sized book, presented in an easy-to-follow format, is designed as a tool for students and professionals to carry in any setting, providing a quick reference guide to supporting women and babies during the postnatal/neonatal period. Written in an accessible way, this book provides step-by-step processes for students to follow, and is ideal for professionals to share with the women and families in their care.

The Patient Survival Guide

The Patient Survival Guide
Author: Maryanne McGuckin, Dr., Sc., Ed.
Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2012-03-02
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1617051187

Gold Winner 2012 Foreword Reviews Book of The Year, Health Category The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1.7 million people developed healthcare acquired infections in 2010. Since most people spend only a small part of their lives in healthcare facilities, this guidebook also tells readers how to avoid picking up serious infections in day care centers, schools, business offices, and other common locations. Unlike other books, which focus on how to change the hospital systems, The Patient Survival Guide focuses on empowering you with the knowledge and techniques to ensure a safer healthcare experience. The Patient Survival Guide: Inspires you to be a your own advocate Describes in vivid detail how your preparation and informed vigilance can significantly reduce the chances of harm and death to your loved one in a hospital Provides specific, practical, and outside-the-box strategies for anticipating and preventing errors, with chapters devoted to each of the most common mistakes and mishaps Provides checklists for patients to use upon admission to healthcare facilities