Introduction to Community Nursing Practice
English
By (author): Jane Arnott Joanne Kelly Sarah Pye Siobhan Atherley
John Keady, Professor of Older Peoples Mental Health Nursing, The University of Manchester/Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, UK
This new textbook is perfect for understanding how community nursing works, and how to work effectively in community settings. The skills required to work with the challenges of community nurse activities are clearly introduced, from working in peoples homes, working with carers, developing assessment skills to working with other professionals.
By drawing on vivid case studies set in the fictional town of Chettlesbridge, the authors skilfully bring to life the world of community nursing practice enabling you to apply new learning to real situations.
Key features:
- Includes patient case studies, practical tips, bullet lists, sample worksheets, examples and simple visual aids
- Provides chapters with a series of guided exercises to stimulate a deeper level of reflection and discussion
- Covers areas such as working with vulnerable groups and working with carers and their families