Clinical Skills for Nursing Practice

Employing an evidence-based approach, this comprehensive textbook introduces the core clinical skills and competencies a newly-qualified nurse is required to have for professional practice. It is divided into five broad sections looking at:

• Care and compassion and communication, including personal care and pain assessment
• Essential skills, including observations, monitoring and emergency management
• Organisational aspects of care, including moving and handling, and wound care
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