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Handbook for Registered Nurses, 1st Edition

Essential Skills
Authors :
Major Chris Carter & Joy Notter
Date of Publication: 07/2023
This handy resource provides a concise overview of some of the key elements of nursing practice, and is designed to create the foundations on which to build clinical competence. The Handbook covers the rationales and knowledge that underpin activi ...view more

This handy resource provides a concise overview of some of the key elements of nursing practice, and is designed to create the foundations on which to build clinical competence.

The Handbook covers the rationales and knowledge that underpin activities performed by registered nurses in both the community and hospital. It includes clinical guidelines, an overview of the core components of care and the basics of key procedures.

Written by nurse educators and clinicians to reflect current nursing standards and competence, this book is an ideal reference guide for student nurses, newly qualified nurses and those who teach staff in practice.

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This handy resource provides a concise overview of some of the key elements of nursing practice, and is designed to create the foundations on which to build clinical competence.

The Handbook covers the rationales and knowledge that underpin activities performed by registered nurses in both the community and hospital. It includes clinical guidelines, an overview of the core components of care and the basics of key procedures.

Written by nurse educators and clinicians to reflect current nursing standards and competence, this book is an ideal reference guide for student nurses, newly qualified nurses and those who teach staff in practice.


Key Features
  • Provides a firm basis for clinical competence
  • Aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Competencies for Nurses
  • Designed to support continuing professional development and education
  • Can be used both for clinical practice and teaching

Author Information
Edited by Major Chris Carter, Senior Lecturer,Birmingham City University and Joy Notter, PhD, MSc, RN, RHV, HVT, PGCEA, Professor of Community Health Care Studies Faculty of Health, Education & Life Sciences Birmingham City University