Description
Critical care placements can be daunting - you'll be working in a demanding setting and caring for people when they are critically ill and at their most vulnerable. There is a large amount of new information to take in, and newly learned nursing theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placement a less stressful and more rewarding learning experience.
From advanced life support to urinalysis, via myocardial infarction, it's full of practical detail, hints and tips.
- Written by current nursing students and edited by a senior lecturer - this guidance is really produced with you in mind.
- Pocket-sized format - carry it with you at all times.
- Space to make your own notes - be it new information, unfamiliar terminology, or just the names of your new colleagues
Pocket Guides is a series of handy, pocket-sized books designed to help students make the most of their practice learning experiences.
About the Author
Ruth is a senior lecturer and currently the programme lead for the Master's in Nursing at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. It is important to her to continue to practice as a nurse while working as a nurse lecturer, so Ruth also works at the Borders General Hospital as a Paediatric Endocrine Specialist Nurse. She has a background in both paediatric and general nursing including neonatal care, neurology, diabetic care and endocrinology.
Reviews
Very helpful.
'All the information was clear and concise, this book is exactly what I was looking for. I would strongly recommend this to anyone in a critical care environment.'
Amazon reviewer
Great!
'Really great product for student nurses, easy to use and simple for critical care placements! I've loved using it and would recommend highly to other nurses.'
Amazon reviewer
Top quality stuff.
'Got everything I needed to know and more! Great read, 10/10 would read again.'
Amazon reviewer
Invaluable for students.
'After reading this I can only imagine how valuable this would have been while I was studying. A must buy for anyone dealing with this topic. Would definitely recommend!.'
Amazon reviewer
Book Information
ISBN 9781908625816
Author Rachel Dodd
Page Count 100
Imprint Lantern Publishing Ltd
Publisher Lantern Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 88g
Dimensions(mm) 148mm * 105mm * 10mm