This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Applying the RLT Model in Practice has been written to enable students and their teachers in both Higher Education and clinical practice to explore the different dimensions of the model through a variety of case studies and exercises .The case studies can be viewed as 'triggers' for student problem-solving skills in using the Model. Many of the exercises are aimed at enabling readers to find evidence to support nursing activities. The authors have incorporated an international perspective throughout the text. Based on the most popular model used in general nursing care throughout the world Explicitly demonstrates how the RLT model can be used to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised nursing care Applies the RLT model in the context of today's health services and links it to clinical governance and the multi-disciplinary context of care Uses a problem solving approach with extensive use of exercises and case studies Attractive two-colour design using boxes, tables and summaries Fully updated throughout in line with changes in practice, developments in the evidence base, changes in the NHS e.g. modern matrons, Modernisation Agency etc More material on how to apply the model in an inter disciplinary context Updated infection control section More on discharge planning More material relating to primary care

New edition of a successful textbook which demonstrates the theory and practice of one of the most popular models of nursing. Karen Holland, Jane Jenkins and their colleagues carefully explain and explore how the Roper-Logan-Tierney Model can help today's student learn how to care for patients in a variety of health care contexts and use it as a framework for their nursing practice. Rich with 'real-life' case studies and thought provoking exercises, this book has a helpful problem solving approach which strongly encourages further learning and reflection. - New edition of a successful textbook which explains the theory and practice of one of the most popular models of nursing - Structured approach to a core range of 'activities of living' clearly illustrate how they interconnect and may be promoted, or compromised, by health and illness, and influenced by external factors - Explains the theory to show how it can be applied in practice to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised nursing care - A helpful case study approach enables readers see how the model works in 'real life' - Written by experts who actively encourage a problem-solving approach to nursing care and practice - Additional exercises are designed to encourage further learning and reflective practice, as well as develop skills in literature searching and evidence-based care - Helpful appendices include a range of reference material such as the Care Plan Documentation and Audit Tool, Laboratory Reference Values, the Roper-Logan Tierney Assessment Schedule and other commonly used nursing documentation - Ideal for use in a variety of contemporary health care delivery environments including the acute and community-based settings - Presents the latest evidence-base for safe and effective nursing practice - Ideal for use in a variety of contemporary Health Care Delivery settings, both in the UK and overseas

This book provides the definitive account of the Roper-Logan-Tierney model of nursing, including in-depth discussion of its conceptual development, its place within the wider body of nursing theory and a critique of its application in practice. The book concludes with a wider discussion of the place of this model for nursing in the face of ongoing challenges in both nursing and health care throughout the world.

The third edition of this highly respected text has been designed to meet the physiological component throughout degree and diploma courses for nurses. Written and edited by respected nurse educators, it has been fully updated with extensive references to nursing literature throughout. In keeping with the first edition's focus on homeostasis, the new edition includes increased emphasis on disturbances to equilibrium and on aspects of growth, development and ageing. The clinical dimension has been retained and both clinical implications and nursing aspects have been increased and enhanced. The new text design and extensive use of full colour illustrations throughout will ensure that nursing students and their teachers will find that this is the only physiology text they need. Clear Learning Objectives Key Concepts emphasised for ease of reference Review Questions Clinical implications and nursing care highlighted throughout Annotated suggestions for Further Reading All chapters updated Focus on the significance of homeostasis New comprehensive chapter on human genetics and its relevance to practice Extensive references to nursing literature and research

Nurses are more accountable than ever to the public, patients, their employers and the profession, so it is vital you have a clear understanding of the legal, ethical and professional dilemmas you will face in the course of your career. This book introduces the legal and professional requirements of safe nursing in clear, straightforward terms and helps you to understand how they apply to nursing practice. The third edition of this popular book has been fully updated with changes to the law and professional requirements, and includes new case studies, scenarios and activities from all fields of practice and a clearer colour text design. Key Features: • Each chapter is linked to relevant NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters so you can see what is required in order to become a registered nurse • Scenarios and case studies show how the law applies to your nursing practice • Activities help you to build core skills such as critical thinking and reflection.

Contexts of Nursing 3e builds on the strengths of previous editions and continues to provide nursing students with comprehensive coverage of core ideas and perspectives underpinning the practice of nursing. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. New material on Cultural Awareness and Contemporary Approaches in Nursing has been introduced to reflect the realities of practice. Nursing themes are discussed from an Australian and New Zealand perspective and are supported by illustrated examples and evidence. Each chapter focuses on an area of study within the undergraduate nursing program and the new edition continues its discussions on history, culture, ethics, law, technology, and professional issues within the field of nursing. - update and revised with strong contributions from a wide range of experienced educators from around Australia & New Zealand - new Chapter 17 Becoming a Nurse Leader has been introduced into the third edition to highlight the ongoing need of management in practice - Chapter 20 Cultural Awareness Nurses working with indigenous people is a new chapter which explores cultural awareness, safety and competence - Chapter 22 Using informatics to expand awareness engages the reader on the benefits of using technology - evidence-based approach is integrated throughout the text - learning objectives, key words and reflective questions are included in all chapters

Why is care planning important? How can you use care planning effectively in your own practice? Being able to plan the care of patients is one of most important aspects of a nurse’s role. Using an interactive approach, this book explores the reasons why care planning is so important and explains the theory behind the practice, providing a step-by-step guide to assessing patients, diagnosing problems, planning goals and interventions, and evaluating progress.

A concise, accessible introduction to the development, application and evaluation of nursing theories, this new edition of Fundamentals of Nursing Models, Theories & Practice provides a thorough overview of the body of knowledge on the topic, and a clear outline of their relevance to everyday nursing practice. Linking the development of theory to practice, this full-updated text features learning outcomes, key concept summaries and reflective exercises to aid the study of this key element of all modern nursing courses. Special Features Clearly examines the relationship between nursing theory, clinical practice and nursing roles Accessible and user-friendly with a range of features to help study, including key concepts, learning objectives and reflective exercises Useful for all pre-registration nursing students, as well as newly qualified nurses Accompanied by an online resource centre featuring case studies, multiple choice questions, exercises and activities