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As the role of the nursing associate becomes increasingly embedded in health and care in the UK, this popular text is designed to fully prepare students for their future professional…
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Ian Peate
A concise, illustrated, and accessible guide to the cardiovascular system
Each of the twelve volumes in Peate's Body Systems series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough…
A concise, illustrated, and accessible guide to the respiratory system
A concise, illustrated, and accessible guide to the digestive system
An experienced and multi-disciplinary team of authors map out the intricate interplay between pathophysiology and diagnostic decision-making, two pivotal cornerstones of advanced practice in healthcare
The Advanced Practitioner in Pathophysiology…
Alexander's Nursing Practice is the most comprehensive textbook available for undergraduate nursing students today.
This resource will prepare students for their future role as healthcare professionals in a variety of…
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"The paramedic they are working with is experienced, confident and has impressed the student on many occasions. The registered paramedic is popular with their colleagues and often takes the lead…
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An essential introduction to pathophysiology for paramedics
Paramedics are specialists in out-of-hospital emergency healthcare; they are also capable of operating as generalist clinicians whose work is indispensable in a variety…
An introduction to pathophysiology specifically tailored to the needs of midwives
Professional standards of proficiency require that midwives develop a robust understanding of pathophysiology, the study of disordered physical processes…
This comprehensive bundle comprises two vital volumes, each tailored to address key aspects crucial for providing optimal care throughout the maternal journey.
Bundle includes:
9781119864714 Fundamentals of Maternal Anatomy and…
An introduction to anatomy and physiology specifically tailored to the needs of midwives
Existing resources often fall short in addressing the unique needs of midwives, focusing instead on broader healthcare…
Understanding cancer is essential to providing effective nursing care to patients and families affected. This easy-to-use reference guide puts all the necessary information at your fingertips. The Nursing & Health…
Given the increasing concern about mena s health, including their sexual health, this text is aimed at nurses in both institutional settings and in the community, who need to consider…
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There has been an upward trend in reported cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK. Health Practitioners at all levels need to have an awareness and understanding of…
Learning features including objectives, quizzes and glossaries for each chapter Illustrations showing only essential anatomy and physiology A separate resource section Evidence-based throughout.
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Your very own companion to any pre-registration nursing course! Packed with advice, hints and tips, this essential, practical guide will orientate and guide you through your nursing course even before…
Written specifically for graduating students and newly registered nurses, this essential handbook will help you navigate the transition from student to registered practitioner.
Medical-Surgical Nursing at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision for nursing and healthcare students from the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series. This easy-to-read…
This new workbook is a companion to the bestselling textbook Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing & Healthcare Students, and is designed to help and support you with this…
The Nursing Associate’s Handbook of Clinical Skills The Nursing Associate’s Handbook of Clinical Skills provides evidence-based guidance for those undertaking the newly developed Nursing Associate (NA) role that bridges the…
Everything you need to know about The Nursing Associate … at a Glance!
The Nursing Associate at a Glance is a comprehensive guide developed to support trainee nursing associates with…
Succeeding on Your Nursing Placement Get the most out of your practice placement with this handy guide
Every nursing programme requires placements where nursing students and trainee nursing associates can…
Providing user-friendly information in an accessible manner, Men’s Health: The Practice Nurse’s Handbook provides nurses with an insight and understanding of contemporary issues that affect men, their partners, and their…
The Student’s Guide to Becoming a Nurse is an essential guide for all student nurses who want to become competent practitioners. It explores the knowledge, skills and attitudes that all…
Edited by a world-renowned authority, Learning to Care has been prepared by a team of experienced nurse educationalists and practitioners to meet the learning needs of the new Nursing Associate…
9781394164790 Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice: A Systems Approach, 3rd Edition
The third edition of Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice is an essential guide for aspiring paramedics and emergency medical…
I Peate
Fundamentals of Care is an accessible introductory textbook for all health care assistants; assistant practitioners and social care support workers who are undertaking the newly introduced, mandatory Care Certificate, as…
All nursing students are required to meet the seven standards produced by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) before being entered onto the professional register. Fundamentals of Assessment and Care…
Mapped to the 2018 NMC standards –Cover.
Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision for pre-registration nursing and healthcare students, from the publishers of the market-leading at a…
9781119642305 The Nursing Associate’s Handbook of Clinical Skills
Provides evidence-based guidance for those undertaking the newly developed Nursing Associate (NA) role that bridges the gap between the Health…
The Advanced Practitioner in Acute, Emergency and Critical Care Dedicated text for trainee and newly-qualified Advanced Practitioners specialising in acute, emergency and critical care
Aligned with the Nursing and Midwifery…
9781118898222 The Great Ormond Street Hospital Manual of Children and Young People's Nursing Practices, 2nd Edition
This comprehensive guide provides expert guidance on evidence-based clinical procedures, aiding the…
Ian Peate,Helen Dutton
Using a body systems approach and fully updated in light of new NEWS and NMC guidelines, as well as including a new chapter on mental health, the second edition of…
Using a body systems approach and emphasising the central role and function of the nurse throughout, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the essential issues in acute nursing care.
Essential Nursing Care is an accessible and introductory textbook for student nurses to develop important skills in key areas of care, helping them to grow into competent practitioners. It introduces…
Jerry Lancaster,Ian Peate
This text makes clear the links between social, anthropological and psychological concepts, midwifery practice and women’s experience of birth. Demonstrating how empathising with women and understanding the context in which…
In Fundamentals of Critical Care: A Textbook for Nursing and Healthcare Students, a team of clinicians and health educators deliver an accessible, timely, and evidence-based introduction to the role of…
This text will help students understand fundamental aspects of clinical practice in order to provide safe and effective care to children and their families in various situations.
Featuring 11 chapters, each one with a detailed glossary, Learning to Care for People with Learning Disabilities is designed to be used as a reference book in either the clinical…
Ian Peate,Maggie Nicol
New edition of the UK’s most comprehensive textbook on adult nursing now fully revised for a new generation of students!
Led by the renowned editor, Ian Peate OBE FRCN, this…
Previous edition: published as Nursing the surgical patient. Edinburgh: Bailliaere Tindall, 2010.
Primary: Student midwives, predominantly in years 1 & 2 of their programme, and those about to begin their course Secondary: Midwives returning to practice/undertaking a Return to Practice programme; Students…
All registered nurses must have a thorough understanding and a strong knowledge of pharmacology, medicines administration, and the ability to recognise and react to the effects of medicines. Fundamentals of…
Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Midwives provides the reader with a thorough understanding of the essentials of pharmacology associated with childbearing women, and improving safety and care outcomes whilst ensuring the…
