Foundations of Adult Nursing

Dianne Burns

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English

Sage Publications Ltd
09 December 2023

Nursing; Nursing specialties

Covering the issues, themes and principles that explain what it means to be a nurse today, this book provides the theory you need to know and applies it to the diverse patient groups and settings that you will encounter on your placements.

Key features of the book are:
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Introduces the core aspects of adult nursing
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An evidence-based approach with discussion of literature, policy and research and suggested further reading for every chapter
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Over 30 case scenarios to help you understand the realities of practice across a range of settings including primary care and the community
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Activity boxes which challenge assumptions and encourage reflection

The book has been closely developed in line with the latest NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters and supports you across your entire degree programme as you develop into nurses of the future ready to deliver and lead care.

Edited by: Dianne Burns
Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 170mm,
Weight: 1.210kg
ISBN: 9781529775983
ISBN 10: 1529775981
Pages: 616
Publication Date: 09 December 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dianne Burns, BSc(Hons) Nurse Practitioner, MSc (Clinical Leadership), PGCert T&L, RGN, RNT, SFHEA, is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at the University of Manchester She is the Programme Director of the PG Cert in Medical and Health Education and Academic Lead of the Advance HE LEAP and Staff Development Programme within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health She also leads the postgraduate Leadership in Professional Practice module within the Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work. A Registered General Nurse since 1984, Dianne worked in a variety of acute clinical settings (Acute Medical/Surgical, Orthopaedics, Accident and Emergency) before moving into community nursing to work as a practice nurse then Nurse Practitioner/Nursing Team Coordinator within a large semi-rural GP practice. Each of these roles provides a perfect opportunity for her to draw upon her enthusiasm and passion for engaging with students, colleagues and healthcare practitioners in order to enhance teaching and learning within the university and the wider community.