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OverviewA Clinician’s Survival Guide to District Nursing covers the specialist skills and knowledge nurses need to join the rapidly expanding, increasingly important community nursing workforce. The book is a quick reference guide designed to support autonomous decision making amid the wide range of conditions district nurses are expected to manage, recognising and highlighting the advanced skills of district nurses. It will help the reader understand what it means to work in the community, acquire the fundamental knowledge of clinical skills necessary to ensure best practice, and explore ways of working to ensure optimal care delivery through joined-up health and social services. Written by specialists in community nursing, this indispensable new book is ideal for students exploring district nursing as a career option, as well as nurses transitioning to a district nursing team role. Covers important issues including leadership, quality improvement and the integrated care system Up-to-date and contemporary - incorporates changes to clinical care and management, including the impact of COVID-19 Clear, concise and easy to follow Bullet points and diagrams make it easy to understand difficult concepts Reflective activities reinforce learning Case studies highlight best practice Complements university programmes focusing on community services The Clinician’s Survival Guide series (formerly A Nurse’s Survival Guide) brings you concise, accessible content, prepared by experts in a handy quick-reference format. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Neesha Oozageer Gunowa, PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), DN, RN, SFHEA, QN (Senior Lecturer and Community Pathway Lead, School of Health Sciences, The University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom) , Michelle McBride, MSc, BSc (Hons), DN, RN, SFHEA, QN (Senior Lecturer, Nurse Education, University of Roehampton, London, United Kingdom)Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Imprint: Churchill Livingstone ISBN: 9780443124815ISBN 10: 0443124817 Pages: 312 Publication Date: 01 December 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available ![]() This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsThe Role of Community and District Nurses Community Nursing and System Working Economic Value of Community Nursing Autonomous Practice and Safe Ways of Working Alone Infection Prevention and Control in the Community Promoting Equity in Community Nursing Intersecting Pathways: Exploring Population Health, Public Health and Health Promotion Clinical Assessment Long-Term Conditions Management Physical Health in Community Nursing Mental Health in Community Nursing Palliative Care by Community Nurses Caseload Management Leadership and Career Progression Quality and Safety in the Community Introduction to Digital Health Management Nursing Research in the Community Health and Well-being of District and Community NursesReviewsAuthor InformationDr Neesha Oozageer Gunowa is the Pathway Lead for Community Nursing at the University of Surrey. She combines this role with that of Community Nurse Fellow at NHS England. During her early clinical years, Neesha was employed as an Associate Matron and District Nurse at a large South London integrated Trust where she provided managerial and clinical professional leadership to Community Nursing Teams. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |