A Nurse's Survival Guide to the Ward - Ann Richards

A Nurses Survival Guide To The Ward Review Who Is It For? ----------------- This book is a useful learning resource for those studying nursing. It has a wealth of information concerning the essentials required for effective nursing practice. It would be most useful for student nurses or for those individuals who require a refresher course in clinical practice, for example those returning to the profession after maternity leave or having had a career break or taken a year out of their nurse training perhaps. It has been produced with Nurses and Student Nurses in mind. However would also be suitable for those who have an interest in Nursing or ...  Read the complete review

This book is particularly poingant to me as this was written by one of my tutors while I was doing my nursing training, it was a valuable mini tutor in my pocket on more than one occaision! This highly popular book is an indispensable guide to daily procedures and problems for nurses starting work on the ward or returning to practice. It provides guidance in a variety of areas including: How to organise your job and yourself How to assess patients Clinical information on a wide range of conditions Important principles, procedures and investigations How to administer drugs safely What to do in an emergency As well ...  Read the complete review