{"product_id":"the-informed-practice-nurse-isbn-9780470057490","title":"The Informed Practice Nurse","description":"This level of nurse works largely independently and their work is managed rather than supervised. They are able to demonstrate their duties to less experienced employees and supervise students, and can undertake surveys or audits. They may occasionally participate in research and development, clinical trials or equipment testing.  \u003cp\u003eThe second edition of The Informed Practice Nurse offers both the new and experienced practice nurse the opportunity to reflect on their current practice. The chapter content is evidence based and accurately referenced, making it an essential text for students on undergraduate and post-graduate courses. Management and ethical issues in general practice are placed in context to government directives and the dynamic ethos of nursing. Women’s, men’s and young peoples health care are addressed in separate chapters, concentrating on health issues often neglected in other nursing texts and the health needs of lesbian women and gay men are discussed in a sensitive manner.\u003c\/p\u003e  Contributors.  \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eEthics\u003c\/b\u003e (Pat Tweed, Cath Molineux and Marilyn Edwards).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthics, philosophies and codes of practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIssues of Consent.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespect for patient autonomy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eManagement\u003c\/b\u003e (Pat Tweed, Marilyn Edwards and Karen Mayne).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganisations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical governance in primary care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eInfection Control\u003c\/b\u003e (Mandy Beaumont and Chris Baldwin).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathology of infection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandard precautions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinor surgery within general practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaste.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtection of staff and patients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControl of substances hazardous to health (COSHH).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVaccine storage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealthcare associated infections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfestations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotifi able diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eHealth promotion\u003c\/b\u003e (Diana Forster, Diane Pannell, Marilyn Edwards).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeeds assessment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting preconception care\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenetic disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWomen with diabetes mellitus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevention and management of osteoporosis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eMen’s health\u003c\/b\u003e (Marilyn Edwards, Glenn Turp).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial issues surrounding men’s health. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealthcare services.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWell men.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving men’s health.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesticular cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProstate cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMen who have sex with men.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eWomen’s Health\u003c\/b\u003e (Georgina Paget, Gudrun Limbrick and Marilyn Edwards).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe invisible minority; health needs of lesbian women.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre-menstrual syndrome.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDomestic Violence (Domestic abuse).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eHealth needs of young people\u003c\/b\u003e (Marilyn Edwards, Susan Jones, Wendy Okoye).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutritional issues in young people.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeenage health care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003eWound management\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ein general practice (\u003c\/b\u003eJoy Rudge).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of wound.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe healing process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWound assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral assessment of the patient – factors affecting healing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWound cleansing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ideal dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDressing types.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement of minor traumatic wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement of post-operative wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement of leg ulcers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNursing management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eMoving Practice Nursing Forward\u003c\/b\u003e (Marilyn Edwards).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNursing in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNurse-led management in clinical care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkill mix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-medical prescribing (nurse prescribing).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTriage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe primary healthcare team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefl ective practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice based commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNurse partnerships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \"This valuable book provides in-depth information for student, novice, and experienced nurses with the goal of helping nurses to develop inquiring minds. As in all of healthcare, nursing practice is constantly changing and requires nurses to be attending to the most recent quality data to ensure that they are providing the most effective and efficient patient care.\" (\u003ci\u003eDoody's\u003c\/i\u003e, January 2010)  \u003cp\u003eMarilyn Edwards is the author of The Informed Practice Nurse, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNurses have to be informed in order to deliver sensitive and holistic care.  The new edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Informed Practice Nurse\u003c\/i\u003e is fully updated to offer both the new and experienced practice nurse the opportunity to reflect on their current practice, develop their knowledge and question their role.  This text explores the nurse’s role in health promotion, issues of infection control and wound management. Management and ethical issues in general practice are discussed and placed in context to government directives and the dynamic ethos of nursing.  The health of women, men and young people are explored in individual chapters, concentrating on health issues often neglected in other nursing texts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Informed Practice Nurse\u003c\/i\u003e is invaluable for all practice nurses, and students, enabling them to improve their knowledge and understanding to improve patient care and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvidence-based throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLooks at the new GMS contract and the nurses role\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the changing role of the practice nurse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn essential text for students on both undergraduate and post-graduate courses.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990264627429,"sku":"NP9780470057490","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470057490.jpg?v=1761787119","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-informed-practice-nurse-isbn-9780470057490","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}