Foundations of Adult Nursing

This book introduces the principles, themes and issues that define what it means to be a nurse today. It explains the theory and knowledge required to develop person-centred skills and explores the diverse settings and patient groups that students will encounter on their placements.

Covering the issues, themes and principles that explain what it means to be a nurse today, this book provides the theory you need to know and applies it to the diverse patient groups and settings that you will encounter on your placements.

Key features of the book are:

·         Introduces the core aspects of adult nursing

·         An evidence-based approach with discussion of literature, policy and research and suggested further reading for every chapter

·         Over 30 case scenarios to help you understand the realities of practice across a range of settings including primary care and the community

·         Activity boxes which challenge assumptions and encourage reflection

The book has been closely developed in line with the latest NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters and supports you across your entire degree programme as you develop into nurses of the future ready to deliver and lead care.

Contributor: Dianne Burns (Edited by)

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