Product Description

The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures is classic textbook for nurses at all stages of their careers. It acts as an excellent resource on quality care, and provides the lastest evidence–based procedures for patient–focused nursing practice.

The fifth edition continues the high standards set by the first four editions and builds upon previous work. Clinical procedures are placed within a holistic framework that is crucial to high quality patient care. New chapters and procedures have been included and others have been expanded to encompass the continuing developments in nursing practice. New chapters include Spinal Cord Compression, Gene Therapy, and Haematological Procedures. The diverse range of clinical procedures from previous editions have also been extensively revised to include the most up–to–date reference material. Within each procedure the guidelines detail the recommended course of action at each stage, including the rationale for undertaking specific activities. Nursing care plans also identify and demonstrate protential problems, causes and solutions.

Key features:
∗Evidence–base procedures
∗Designed for novice and expert nurses
∗Supports the aspects of care that are fundamental to Clinical Governance
∗Contains alphabetical Quick Reference for guidelines
∗Clear illustrations
∗All procedures are accompanied by reference material and detailed guidelines
∗Nursing plans are included in many chapters

The fifth edition of the Manual is also available on CD for intranet installation. It is available on a site license basis and not for individual purchase. For more details contact Blackwell Science at tel. 01865 206126.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #174380 in Books
• Published on: 2000-07-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 725 pages

From the Back Cover
The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures is classic textbook for nurses at all stages of their careers. It acts as an excellent resource on quality care, and provides the lastest evidence–based procedures for patient–focused nursing practice.

The fifth edition continues the high standards set by the first four editions and builds upon previous work. Clinical procedures are placed within a holistic framework that is crucial to high quality patient care. New chapters and procedures have been included and others have been expanded to encompass the continuing developments in nursing practice. New chapters include Spinal Cord Compression, Gene Therapy, and Haematological Procedures. The diverse range of clinical procedures from previous editions have also been extensively revised to include the most up–to–date reference material. Within each procedure the guidelines detail the recommended course of action at each stage, including the rationale for undertaking specific activities. Nursing care plans also identify and demonstrate protential problems, causes and solutions.

Key features:

• Evidence–base procedures
  
• Designed for novice and expert nurses
  
• Supports the aspects of care that are fundamental to Clinical Governance
  
• Contains alphabetical Quick Reference for guidelines
  
• Clear illustrations
  
• All procedures are accompanied by reference material and detailed guidelines
  
• Nursing plans are included in many chapters

This book has been edited by Jane Mallett and Lisa Dougherty with contributions from expert colleagues in a variety of clinical specialisties at The Royal Mardsen Hospital.

The Royal Marsden Hospital opened in 1851 and was the first hospital dedicated to the care and treatment of people with cancer in the world. With its twin sites in Chelsea, Central London and in Sutton, Surrey, The Royal Marden has a significant track record of achievement in developing the practice and profession of nursing. It remains one of the worlds foremost cancer centres and is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe.

Customer Reviews

The nurses bible for evidence base clinical procedures.
The fifth edition of the Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures is clearly presented in a logical order and covers all aspects of nursing care. The book contains evidence based guidelines with clear rationales to the procedure being undertaken. The attention to detail is second to none whether dealing with the basics of handwashing or more complex procedures like cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures is clear, unambiguous and easy to understand.Each topic area is fully referenced and suggestions for further reading are made. The nursing procedures are examined in a holistic manner and not as isolated tasks, and the use of nursing care plans help in relating theory to practice. As a student nurse this book has been invaluable as a learning tool, and will be one of a few books that will not collect dust on my shelf. All in all an exellent book which will be usefull to all nurses from novice to expert.

An excellent book for qualified nurses and students
I found this book very useful. It was recommended to me by a senior staff nurse at Northampton General Hospital who had been using it for years. Since buying the book i have found it to be used by two placement areas and adopted by another after seeing me using it. It gives a step by step account of a wide range of procedures and a rationale for each step with a comprehensive bibliography. A GREAT BOOK!

THE essential clinical skills guide
This book is absolutely essential for all nursing students and qualified nurses. It explains absolutely everything in detail with diagrams, making it a great supplement or preparation for life on the wards. It is without doubt the best skills book available and I thoroughly recommend it.