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True believers and skeptics beware: what you know about science may
be wrong. Science commentators Jim and Allen Richardson are more
faithful than the believers and more skeptical than the skeptics --
and they're funnier, too.
Enabling nurses to deliver safe and effective care and to achieve
the best possible results for their patients, the Oxford Handbook
of Children's and Young People's Nursing, 2nd edition is concise
and practical guide to all aspects of the CYP nurse's role.
Covering assessment and management, right through to advice for the
family, the expert authors provide information on a wide range of
topics, including normal growth and development, pain, palliative
care, religion and culture, and professional issues. In addition
there is also and a separate section on paediatric emergencies and
coverage of recognising deviations from the norm as well as
interpreting clinical findings and investigations, and measures to
promote successful care practice. Fully updated and revised for
this new edition, it is now packed full of even more clinical
information and practical advice, including a wealth of guidance
and recommendations that have been gleaned from the authors' many
years of experience. The most up-to- date legislation, policy and
practice is now covered, including significant changes in child
safeguarding, immunisation, medicines, resuscitation protocols and
the common assessment framework. The chapter on neonatal care has
also been expanded and now contains information on care and
breastfeeding of the pre-term infant, as well as developmental and
kangaroo care. Cochlea implants, intussusception and professional
issues - such as working with diverse communities, and involving
young people in health services have also been included. Written by
practising nurses and subject experts, the Oxford Handbook of
Children's and Young People's Nursing, 2nd edition continues to be
a unique and invaluable companion to practising and student nurses,
and to all who need to understand the special issues associated
with children's and young people's nursing.
As a trainee healthcare professional, you need a reliable skills
manual which will help you understand and apply the procedures
covered on your course. However, you also need one which will equip
you to learn new skills as you develop throughout your career.
Congratulations - you've just found it! Why is this skills manual
different? To help you fully engage with what you're learning,
Foundation Skills for Caring has been designed with your interests
and knowledge in mind. It is packed with scenarios and activities
for you to explore alone or in your learning groups. These
activities make study more enjoyable, but also build your
confidence as you rehearse, develop and apply what you've learned.
Along the way, you'll acquire professional-level skills in critical
thinking, problem solving, reflection, teamwork and more. What does
it cover? A range of chapters looks at over 150 core skills related
to caring, including all of the skills from the NMC Essential
Skills Clusters. Every chapter has been written by an experienced
lecturer or practitioner, so you can be confident that your
learning is supported by a team of experts. And there's more!
Foundation Studies for Caring Using the same engaging style, our
comprehensive sister book explores the theory that underpins your
practice. Chapter links make it easy to move between the volumes
and build a full picture of today's healthcare environment. Click
here to visit the product page for Foundation Studies for Caring:
http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=280527. Companion
Website Visit specially-created chapter pages including more
subject information, video clips and study aids - all at:
www.palgrave.com/glasper
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