A Handbook for Student Nurses is widely recommended in institutions across the UK and is essential reading for new students. The book provides an introduction to the essential background knowledge that pre-registration nursing students need as a foundation for their training. This fourth edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the new ......
With a focus on promoting sound clinical decision-making and a streamlined and highly accessible approach, this text delivers up-to-date primary care health assessment techniques for individuals throughout the lifespan. Each chapter offers a concise overview of anatomy and physiology and an in-depth review of normal and abnormal findings.
Paramedic placements can be daunting - you'll be working in a range of settings and supporting individuals with a variety of conditions. There are new colleagues to work with, and newly learned theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placements much more enjoyable and less stressful. From ambulance placements to ......
An introduction for nursing, health and social care
Dementia is an accessible introductory textbook that will help to improve the quality of care provided to people with dementia. It is aimed primarily at nursing, health and social care students who are seeking to understand dementia and to become rounded practitioners. Through clear explanations, examples, case studies and activities, the book ......
Our best-selling comprehensive 6 page laminated guide is the perfect resource to help phlebotomy (venipuncture) students understand those procedures that enable blood draw/testing to be safe and comfortable for patients. Different forms of testing, equipment and other aspects of phlebotomy are explored in detail. Includes easy-to-read tables and ......
Specifically designed for future health care providers who will diagnose, manage, and prescribe. Focusing on practical applications of physiology, this book facilitates in-depth understanding of pathophysiological concepts as they relate to disorders commonly seen in practice and includes comprehensive pediatric and geriatric considerations.
Finding and Using Information is an accessible textbook for nursing, health and social care students seeking to improve their information skills. Starting with a self-assessment checklist and through clear explanations, examples and activities, the book will help you to develop a toolkit for dealing with information throughout your studies and ......
Written for the specific needs of nursing students and trainee nursing associates, this is your go-to guide for using reflection to succeed in your studies and practice. Divided into three parts, Part 1: Understanding Reflection introduces what reflection means in nursing and how to do it. Part 2: Applying Reflection helps you put reflection ......
Essential companion for anyone studying EKGs/ECGs or working in the medical field including EKG and ECG technicians, nurses, and emergency medical technicians. This guide features an introduction to EKGs and how they work and also includes detailed sections covering the main types of arrhythmias, such as sinus rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional ......
