The basics of fundamental and general nursing science are presented in this health resource for auxiliary, enrolled, and registered general nurses. A strong community nursing focus infuses the outcome-based teachings and questions to stimulate further discussion. Practical information on nursing in South Africa is provided, including working in the legal framework, managing the challenges of nursing in a culturally diverse society, and dealing with patients suffering from HIV and AIDS. Medical teachings on the use of oxygen, temperature regulation, mobility, and skin integrity complement the ethical discussions.

2 Books & CD-ROM. Written specifically for southern African nursing students by southern African nursing professionals, this 2-part volume provides the learner with comprehensive information on all the systems contained in the human body. The content has been carefully selected to build on existing knowledge, and adopts a scientific approach that integrates nursing processes throughout the chapters. Topics include the nurse's role in the management of patients/clients with medical and surgical problems; the role of the nurse as a primary caregiver, educator, advisor and advocate of patient's rights; and suggestions to enhance the patient/nurse relationship. The book is organised into two parts: Part I - Cross-Systems and Part II - The Systems.

Completely updated to include the latest developments in the field of Nursing Science, this second edition covers the topics required for both Fundamental and General Nursing Science; this makes it suitable for the categories of Nursing Auxiliary, Staff Nurse and for the fundamentals of nursing for Professional Nurses. The manual has a strong community-based focus. It introduces the nurse to the fundamentals of nursing and is extremely practical, encouraging problem solving both in the clinic and in the community. Each chapter has tutorial-type questions to stimulate discussion and personal research. Key Features: This updated edition includes a chapter on the important topic of Informatics; The text is outcomes-based so that students understand the focus of each chapter; Numerous line drawings expand on difficult concepts; It covers the new curriculum; therefore lecturers can be assured the book will meet their needs; Summaries of key ethical and legal considerations in each chapter highlight these important aspects; The content encourages the development of problem-solving skills so that the nurse can deal with problems as they arise in the community/clinic environment; Self-assessment and discussion topics throughout the text test what has been learnt.

A focus on the legal aspects of medicine, ethical issues, and community-based work distinguishes this education manual for nurses from previous volumes in the series. Discussion questions and self-assessments are included in each chapter whose subjects include care for women with special needs, disabled clients, the elderly, and patients with HIV/AIDS or a malignant disease.

This edition, written as South Africa moves from expensive curative health care to a more people-focused primary health-care system, highlights transitional structures and bridges the gap between past and present. Part One focuses on the Government of National Unity and population development programmes, emphasising the role of community nurses in the primary health-care system. Subsequent sections cover factors playing an important role in community nursing, including housing, urbanisation and malnutrition. In accordance with the National Health-care Plan for South Africa, prominence is given to issues such as health education and maternal and child health care. The section on communicable diseases has been updated and takes into account changes in legislation and the latest statistical information. Primary health-care problems at community level are covered in depth. Students and practitioners will benefit from the wealth of information in this new edition.

"The Auxiliary Nurse" covers the entire curriculum for learners preparing to write the South African Nursing Council (SANC) examination. Arranged in learning units, the book uses an outcomes based educational strategy to guide both learners and lecturers to essential information. This richly illustrated text has sections on the history of nursing, anatomy and physiology, basic nursing, food and nutrition, first aid and comprehensive health care, which has a strong emphasis on community nursing.

The two-volume "Manual of Nursing" is a comprehensive and up-to-date work on the nursing profession in South Africa. It covers the whole nursing curriculum and broadens the student's scope of knowledge by discussing subjects not included in midwifery, critical care nursing, community nursing and psychiatric nursing. Easy referencing ensures that the set (encapsulating the integrated nursing course) is of immediate and practical use. This work discusses medical and surgical conditions from a nursing perspective. Volume One introduces certain basics of nursing theory and practice and it includes a section dealing with nursing-related services.

This concise clinical-skills manual for South African midwifery students provides a full range of updated, evidence-based norms and standards to enable midwives and other health-care professionals to give quality, up-to-date medical care. Clear explanations on midwifery subjects tailored to the South African market couple with expert guidance on the midwifery skills used during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the neonatal period to create an ideal guidebook for students just entering this medical field as well as for career professionals seeking a refresher on the modern practices and technologies used.