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Survive clinical skills training with this essential guide for all student nurses.Providing words of wisdom and advice from real-life student nurses, Care Skills for Nurses is an easy-to-read, quick-reference guide to all the key care skills you need to know – boosting your confidence and competence both in the clinical skills lab and on your clinical placements.Special features: Developed by students, for studentsClear, straightforward, and jargon-freeTies in with the NMC standards for pre-registration education and the Essential Skills ClustersExamples and questions based on real life nursing and healthcare situationsAvailable in a range of digital formats

Survive academic study with this snappy guide to research techniques and strategies for all student nurses. Providing words of wisdom and tips from real student nurses, Study Skills for Nurses enables you to develop your own individual ways of studying for those all important projects, with exercises, step-by-step guides and tricks to help you get ahead.Special features Developed by students for studentsClear, straightforward and jargon-freeTies in with the NMC standards for pre-registration education and the Essential Skills Clusters.Takes away the fear of study and independent research projects, making it approachable, easy and fun

Survive placements and practice with this essential guide for all student nurses.  Providing words of wisdom and advice from real-life student nurses, Communication Skills for Nurses is a handy, portable, and fun introduction to the key communication and interpersonal skills you’ll need on placement and as a registered nurse.Special features: Developed by students, for studentsClear, straightforward, and jargon-freeExplains how to use your interpersonal skills effectively, communicate with patients with specific conditions, and handle both criticisms and complimentsFeatures tips and advice from real life nursing studentsExamples and questions based on real life nursing and healthcare situations

The fast and easy way to pass the Nursing Calculations test Is the maths behind the medicine making you maudlin over taking your Nursing Calculations test? You've come to the right place! Written by a nurse with countless hours of experience—and who trains other nurses every day—this plain-English, no-nonsense guide to nursing calculations and IV therapy makes it easier to come to grips with the numbers and formulas you'll encounter on the day of the exam—and in the field. Many students and practising nurses struggle with mathematics. Luckily, this friendly guide is here to take the intimidation out of the subject, arming you with the knowledge and know-how you need to take the exam with confidence and to achieve the best score possible. From fractions, percentages, and proportions to pills, fluids, and prescriptions, Nursing Calculations & IV Therapy For Dummies UK edition offers detailed advice and instruction on everything you need to know to pass the exam with flying colours. Hundreds of practise questions help you learn and reviseClear explanations and lack of jargon make learning easyObservation charts and extra content are available for download upon purchaseCombines nursing calculations and IV therapy to offer excellent valueWhether you're a student revising for the Nursing Calculations test, a newly qualified nurse looking to brush up on your maths skills, or a member of a medical staff who's been asked to take on nursing duties, this friendly and accessible guide makes maths less menacing.

An invaluable nursing handbook to increase your confidence with medicine managementIn the newly revised Second Edition of Medicine Management Skills for Nurses, renowned nursing trainer Claire Boyd delivers a concise, pocket-sized companion to the subject of medicines management and drug administration that's perfect for student nurses, associate practitioners, and newly qualified registered nurses.Part of the popular Student Survival Skills series, this edition includes tips, advice, and words of wisdom from nursing students written for people working through the nursing curriculum. It mirrors the standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and contains interactive student activities throughout the book.An ideal companion to the forthcoming Calculation Skills for Nurses, 2nd Edition, the latest edition of Medicine Management Skills for Nurses is packed with conversational, accessible guidance to help you understand and handle medicines with confidence and competence. It also includes: Thorough introductions to the general principles of drug administration and to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic conceptsComprehensive explorations of oral drug administration and administration by injectionPractical discussions of calculations for working out medicine dosagesIn-depth examinations of specific, commonly used drugs and individual medical conditions, as well as pain managementIdeal for pre-registration nursing students and nursing associates, the latest edition of Medicine Management Skills for Nurses is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking practical and student-centered advice for managing medicines in a clinical environment.

Calculate the correct drug dosage every single time with help from this essential nursing guide In the newly revised Second Edition of Calculation Skills for Nurses, author Claire Boyd delivers a practical and effective treatment of crucial nursing calculation abilities designed to instil confidence and competence in healthcare professionals.Written for anyone working in the healthcare setting who requires mathematical assistance, the book is designed to teach the skills required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards, Proficiency for Nursing Associates, Pre-registration Nursing Associate Programme, The Code—Professional Standards for Practice and Behaviour For Nurses, Midwives, and Nursing Associates, and the NMC Essential Skills Clusters.This latest edition includes more practice activities, greater inclusivity, more test questions, more practice with budgets and data interpretation, and more online resources. You’ll use a formula-based approach and gain the understanding necessary to know when to apply which formula and why.The book also includes: A thorough grounding in basic math, preparing you for more complex areas of nursing calculationComprehensive explorations of the information you need to know in the clinical arena, including working out drug dosagesPractical discussions of the application of concepts to nursing practice, including different areas of healthcare and working with budgetsIn-depth knowledge and understanding of key areas, while being tested to consolidate your familiarity with the textCalculation Skills for Nurses is perfect for practicing nurses and nursing students who seek to boost their confidence and competence in this core area of nursing.

In these newly revised Second Editions of Medicine Management Skills for Nurses and Calculation Skills for Nurses, renowned nursing trainer Claire Boyd delivers a concise, pocket-sized companion to the subject of medicines management, drug administration, and crucial nursing calculation abilities that’s perfect for student nurses, associate practitioners, and newly qualified registered nurses.  Part of the popular Student Survival Skills series, this two-book bundle includes tips, advice, and words of wisdom for people working through the nursing curriculum. It mirrors the standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and contains interactive student activities throughout the book.Bundle includes:978-1-119-80792-6 Medicine Management Skills for Nurses, 2nd Edition978-1-119-80812-1 Calculation Skills for Nurses, 2nd Edition

Clinical Skills for Nurses A handy introduction to the essential practical procedures that nurses need to know Clinical Skills for Nurses is designed to help student nurses understand the practice of common clinical skills and procedures in various healthcare environments, from the acute hospital ward to the community setting. Written by a highly experienced nurse and Practice Development Trainer, this pocket-sized guide covers 16 clinical skills in an accessible, step-by-step format. Numerous activities and exercises build your confidence and competence, whilst end-of-chapter questions test your understanding of intravenous therapy, tracheotomy care, bowel care, early patient assessment and response, basic life support, and more. Now in its second edition, Clinical Skills for Nurses provides new and updated material throughout, including information about the PUREWICK female external catheter, constipation, moisture lesions, Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT), and the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2). This edition also includes more ‘Test Your Knowledge’ questions, new links to internet resources, and coverage of four additional clinical skills: stoma care, continence care, anaphylaxis, and performing an electrocardiogram (ECG). Reflects the current NMC standards for pre-registration education and the Essential Skills ClustersProvides the underpinning knowledge of how each clinical skill should be performed Features valuable tips, hints, and advice from real-life student nurses Includes numerous examples drawn from a variety of real-world nursing and healthcare scenariosContains a wealth of learning tools, including glossary boxes, key points, learning outcomes, illustrations, tables, and graphsDeveloped by nursing students for nursing students, Clinical Skills for Nurses, Second Edition is a must-have guide for all student nurses as well as newly qualified or more experienced nurses looking to refresh their knowledge of clinical skills.

Acute Care for Nurses A practical handbook to boost your confidence with assessment techniques and key clinical skills when administering effective acute care This helpful revision tool was developed to assist healthcare workers in the field of acute care, at a time when healthcare professionals have been under more pressure than ever before. In Acute Care for Nurses, readers will find: A revision of medicines management formulas, plus advanced formulas seen in a clinical setting, with chapters on sepsis and conflict resolutionAssessment techniques and the individual components of the ABCDE assessment, covering vital signs, clinical observation at superficial and more in-depth levels, and clinical actionsHigher skills, such as caring for the ventilated patient and fluid resuscitation in adults and children, and subcutaneous fluid hydrationCritical care simulation and need-to-know medical abbreviations, plus three helpful appendices containing tool kits and chartsAcute Care for Nurses is a must-have resource for nursing students, including nursing associates, registered nurses and midwives, assistant practitioners and senior healthcare assistants, return to practice nurses, overseas nurses and anyone else requiring acute clinical skills and assessment techniques.

Reflective Practice for Nurses Become a reflective clinical practitioner and prepare for successful revalidation with this practical nursing guide Reflective practice is increasingly being regarded as an essential tool for improving nursing practice, and since reflective practice is not always intuitive, there is an urgent need for an accessible guide for nurses wishing to incorporate best practices into their role. Reflective Practice for Nurses meets this need and introduces the core concepts and principles of reflective practice. Designed for busy nursing professionals in want of a speedy overview and with jargon-free language, this is the easiest way to begin learning about reflective practice and how it can be used to support revalidation. It promises to become an indispensable tool for nursing students and professionals looking to turn the sometimes-fraught process of professional reflection into an asset to their practice. Reflective Practice for Nurses readers will also find: An introduction to 14 different models of reflectionEasy-to-read format for nurses in high-pressure professional situationsPocket-sized presentation for portability and use on-the-goReflective Practice for Nurses is essential for nursing students and practicing nurses looking to become more reflective and effective clinical practitioners.

Wellbeing Strategies for Nurses Practical strategies for combating burnout and improving mental health while working as a nurse Wellbeing Strategies for Nurses explores clear, straightforward, and practical techniques for cultivating resilience and positive mental health strategies in the face of a demanding clinical environment. This pocket-sized book is easy to carry during your clinical placement and offers tips, advice, and hard-won words of wisdom from student and qualified nurses to support you through a challenging, yet rewarding, career. You’ll find stress-busting tools as well as exercises intended for long-term relief of stress incorporated throughout the book. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to self-care and wellbeing for nurses, as well as discussions of stress and guided meditation practice exercisesComprehensive explorations of breathing, humour, and nature therapyPractical discussions of muscle relaxation and the importance of healthy foods and hydrationTreatments of the sense of smell, aromatherapy, guided meditation, mindfulness, and the five senses approach to wellbeing Perfect for pre-registration adult nursing students in their first and second years of the programme, Wellbeing Strategies for Nurses will also benefit nursing associates, health care assistants, assistant practitioners, and professionals returning to the field after a period of absence.