This level of nurse works largely independently and their work is managed rather than supervised. They are able to demonstrate their duties to less experienced employees and supervise students, and can undertake surveys or audits. They may occasionally participate in research and development, clinical trials or equipment testing.
The second edition of The Informed Practice Nurse offers both the new and experienced practice nurse the opportunity to reflect on their current practice. The chapter content is evidence based and accurately referenced, making it an essential text for students on undergraduate and post-graduate courses. Management and ethical issues in general practice are placed in context to government directives and the dynamic ethos of nursing. Womenβs, menβs and young peoples health care are addressed in separate chapters, concentrating on health issues often neglected in other nursing texts and the health needs of lesbian women and gay men are discussed in a sensitive manner.
Content:
Chapter 1 Ethics (pages 1β29): Pat Tweed, Cath Molineux and Marilyn Edwards
Chapter 2 Management (pages 31β60): Pat Tweed, Marilyn Edwards and Karen Mayne
Chapter 3 Infection Control (pages 61β96): Mandy Beaumont and Chris Baldwin
Chapter 4 Health Promotion (pages 97β134): Diana Forster, Diane Pannell and Marilyn Edwards
Chapter 5 Men's Health (pages 135β167): Marilyn Edwards and Glenn Turp
Chapter 6 Women's Health (pages 169β204): Georgina Paget, Gudrun Limbrick and Marilyn Edwards
Chapter 7 Health Needs of Young People (pages 205β238): Susan Jones, Marilyn Edwards and Wendy Okoye
Chapter 8 Wound Management in General Practice (pages 239β277): Joy Rudge
Chapter 9 Moving Practice Nursing Forward (pages 279β305): Marilyn Edwards