Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing

Amazon review Review from previous edition Informative and very useful - never leave for a shift without this little book. I have learned so much from it. A great book for student nurses

Amazon review This book is everything you will EVER need to know, and it fits in your handbag. Need I say anymore? The book is well written, simply worded and full of useful information. I bring this to university with me every day and there isn't a day goes by that I don't use it. Cheap for all the information it gives. All round BRILLIANT

Student Nurse H. Moseley, University of Wolverhampton It is an invaluable learning tool and will be of great benefit during my training.

Dr Maria Flynn has substantial knowledge, skills and experience in general adult nursing, applied health research and higher education management. Her academic work focuses on developing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to advance critical engagement with nursing care and professional practice, maintaining core values of academic excellence. Her contribution to health professional education and student experience at Liverpool spans all levels from access programmes to PhD supervision. Commissioned research includes projects to help nurses interpret meaning and generate evidence relevant to practice, resulting in regular contributions to peer reviewed journals and invited international keynote conference presentations. Consultancy and knowledge exchange work encompasses a wide network of academic colleagues, nurses, allied health professional groups, service commissioners/providers, members of the public and European partners. Dr Dave Mercer has considerable knowledge, skills, and experience in providing quality higher healthcare education programmes. He is focused on professional training and research that promotes progressive clinical practice, and committed to a philosophy that values diversity, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory working. For twenty years he has contributed to the undergraduate adult nursing degree programme at Liverpool University, post-graduate curricula, CPD and PhD supervision. With broad recognition in forensic care, his theoretical interests are informed by a critical sociological background. He was Adjunct Professor in the Department of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Canada (2013-2017) and has co-authored/edited five textbooks, published in peer-review journals, and delivered invited international keynote conference papers.

Section 1: Professional nursing values 1: Professional nursing values 2: Values led nursing research 3: Safety in the clinical environment 4: Medicines management 5: Record keeping and social mediaSection 2: Communication and interpersonal skills 6: Communication in a healthcare context 7: Dignity and respect 8: Culturally sensitive communication 9: Communicating concerns about healthcare 10: Conflict resolution 11: Breaking 'bad news'Section 3: Nursing practice and decision making 12: Risk assessment 13: Physiological values 14: Respiratory conditions 15: Cardiovascular conditions 16: Neurological conditions 17: Gastro-intestinal conditions 18: Renal & urinary tract conditions 19: Diabetes 20: Musculoskeletal conditions 21: Conditions of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat 22: Surgery 23: Pain 24: Palliative care 25: Death and dying 26: Clinical emergenciesSection 4: Leadership and teamwork 27: Leadership 28: Teamwork 29: Professional development 30: Nursing collectivism 31: Patient and public involvement in healthcareAppendices Appendix 1: Waterlow Tool Appendix 2: MUST Screening Tool Appendix 3: Risk Assesment for VTE Appendix 4: Height and Weight Conversion Chart