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Nursing Studies Theory & Practice

By Ingrid Condell

Nursing Studies Theory & Practice

By Ingrid Condell

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NEW comprehensive introduction to contemporary professional nursing in Ireland. ✱ Explores the history and development of nursing and the influence of EU Directives and societal and economic changes on the profession. ✱ Outlines the changes to nurse training and education and presents current program options. ✱ Introduces legislation and regulation that guides nursing practice. ✱ Outlines the structure of the Irish healthcare system and the role that nurses play in policy development and implementation. ✱ Discusses contemporary issues in nursing and the guidance provided by the NMBI in relation to ethics, Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Practice. ✱ Examines the complex role of the nurse including empathy, interpersonal skills, therapeutic relationships and reflective practice. ✱ Explains the concepts of evidence-based practice, critical thinking and the use of the Roper, Logan and Tierney model of care and the Nursing process. ✱ Highlights the principles of manual handling/people moving and includes 11 pages of full colour photos with clear step-by-step procedures. ✱ Presents the scientific principles underlying infection prevention and control practices, their practical application and the management of infectious illnesses. ✱ Describes the theory and practice of fluid balance measurement and recording, and the measurement of physiological observations. ✱ Explains the importance of accurate record keeping and documentation in nursing. ✱ Describes a range of drug preparations, routes of drug administration and the importance of precision in medication management. ✱ Provides examples of the empathic behaviour of nurses throughout. THE AUTHOR:Ingrid Condell BSc Nursing (Hons) MSc (Research) has fifteen years’ experience as a nurse across a variety of healthcare settings and ten years’ experience in the Higher and Further education sectors as a lecturer and teacher. She is a member of the Teaching Nurses Network.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
232
Release Date:
2021-05-14
Publication Date:
2021-05-14
Publisher:
Boru Press Ltd
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:
1838413413
Weight:
510 g
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