Foundations of Nursing Practice

This second edition of Foundations of Nursing Practice has been revised and updated specifically to meet the needs of nursing students in all fields of practice The book explains how and why sensitive, safe, evidence-based holistic nursing care is carried out, including topics common to all fields of practice. Core nursing skills are emphasised to reflect the importance of clinical skills as well as the underpinning theory.

Aids to learning in each chapter: Learning outcomesInteractive boxes for all age groups and fields of nursing practiceKey words and phrases for literature searchingUseful websites, references and further reading.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to nursing that will meet the needs of students, nurses returning to practice, mentors and other registered nurses.Relevant to all branches of nursing settings: infants, children, adults, pregnant women, older people and people with a learning disability or mental health problemsThemes relevant to all stages and fields of nursing practice include safety, infection prevention and control, managing stress, communication, managing wounds and pressure ulcers, and dealing with lossScenarios develop the skills of evidence-based practice, critical thinking, reflection and health promotion, and encourage further learningThe areas of psychology, sociology, physiology and pathology are clearly related to nursing practiceKey principles of health promotion, the law and ethics, the human lifespan and development are explained in earlier chapters, then applied in later chaptersCultural diversity information helps with understanding the needs of people from different backgroundsPerson-centred approach encourages problem solving and application to practiceEvidence-based practice is explicit throughout, and best-practice guidelines underpin exploration/explanation of nursing careEasy-reference Glossary at the back of the book