A Clinician's Survival Guide to District Nursing, 1st Edition
The book is a quick reference guide designed to support autonomous decision making amid the wide range of conditions district nurses are expected to manage, recognising and highlighting the advanced skills of district nurses. It will help the reader understand what it means to work in the community, acquire the fundamental knowledge of clinical skills necessary to ensure best practice, and explore ways of working to ensure optimal care delivery through joined-up health and social services.
Written by specialists in community nursing, this indispensable new book is ideal for students exploring district nursing as a career option, as well as nurses transitioning to a district nursing team role.
The book is a quick reference guide designed to support autonomous decision making amid the wide range of conditions district nurses are expected to manage, recognising and highlighting the advanced skills of district nurses. It will help the reader understand what it means to work in the community, acquire the fundamental knowledge of clinical skills necessary to ensure best practice, and explore ways of working to ensure optimal care delivery through joined-up health and social services.
Written by specialists in community nursing, this indispensable new book is ideal for students exploring district nursing as a career option, as well as nurses transitioning to a district nursing team role.
Key Features
- Covers important issues including leadership, quality improvement and the integrated care system
- Up-to-date and contemporary - incorporates changes to clinical care and management, including the impact of COVID-19
- Clear, concise and easy to follow
- Bullet points and diagrams make it easy to understand difficult concepts
- Reflective activities reinforce learning
- Case studies highlight best practice
- Complements university programmes focusing on community services
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780443124815 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | Edited by Neesha Oozageer Gunowa, PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), DN, RN, SFHEA, QN, Senior Lecturer and Community Pathway Lead, School of Health Sciences, The University of Surrey, Guildford, UK and Michelle McBride, MSc, BSc (Hons), DN, RN, SFHEA, QN, Senior Lecturer, Nurse Education, University of Roehampton, London, UK |
| Copyright Year | 2025 |
| Edition Number | 1 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | 152w x 229h (6.00" x 9.00") |
| Illustrations | Illustrated |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 286 |
| Publication Date | 28 Dec 2024 |
| Stock Status | Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery |
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2 Community Nursing and System Working
3 Economic Value of Community Nursing
4 Autonomous Practice and Safe Ways of Working Alone
5 Infection Prevention and Control in the Community
6 Promoting Equity in Community Nursing
7 Intersecting Pathways: Exploring Population Health, Public Health and Health Promotion
8 Clinical Assessment
9 Long-Term Conditions Management
10 Physical Health in Community Nursing
11 Mental Health in Community Nursing
12 Palliative Care by Community Nurses
13 Caseload Management
14 Leadership and Career Progression
15 Quality and Safety in the Community
16 Introduction to Digital Health Management
17 Nursing Research in the Community
18 Health and Well-being of District and Community Nurses
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