Professional Issues in Primary Care NursingISBN: 978-1-4051-8755-8
Paperback
336 pages
February 2010, Wiley-Blackwell
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As both [practice and walk-in centre] nurses continue to
adapt to the constant on-going change demanded by both the public
and the government paymasters they will face ever-growing self
questioning about their role responsibilities and their need to
remain competent, knowledgeable and safe practitioners.
From the foreword by Professor Dame Betty Kershaw, DBE, FRCN,
Education Advisor, The Royal College of Nursing, President of the
Scholarship Society for Nurses and Midwives
This book enables nurses to get to grips with the professional issues that affect their practice in primary care. It is structured around the RCN domains of practice and considers a wide variety of issues including health promotion, reflective practice and leadership. Part One sets the scene for the domains of practice which follow and considers the unique aspects of practice and walk-in centre nursing. Part Two considers practical aspects of each of the RCN domains of practice in turn and is centred around nurse–patient relationships.
- Provides greater understanding of issues that affect the nature of practice
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Addresses the considerable changes in practice nursing and walk-in centres
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Evidence-based but also contains personal experiences
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Suitable for nurses undertaking community specialist practitioner degree courses, qualified practice nurses and walk-in centre staff