Foundation Skills for Caring

ALAN GLASPER is Professor of Nursing at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southampton, UK. He is on the Editorial Board for the British Journal of Nursing. GILL McEWING is Lecturer in Nursing, School of Nursing and Community Studies, University of Plymouth, UK.JIM RICHARDSON is Head of Division, Faculty of Health, Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan, UK. MIKE WEAVER [WEB EDITOR] is Senior Educational Technologist, University of Southampton, UK.There are also a number of prestigious contributors to this book, bringing experience of teaching and practice from a variety of backgrounds.

• IntroductionFundamental Concepts for Skills; A.Glasper; G.McEwing& J.RichardsonIT Skills; M.Weaver [online only]PART 1: SKILLS FOR COMMUNICATIONCommunication; J.Orr& D.MorrisCommunicating with Adolescents; D.Morris & J.OrrAnxiety; M.ChambersSign Language; J.AsseyBreaking Significant News; J.QuiddingtonBreakaway Skills; D.Carpenter& J.WilsonPART 2: SKILLS FOR PHYSICAL NEEDSPatient Hygiene; T.ConeyPressure Area Care; E.Gibson & C.DunfordEye Care; S.Raftery, C.O'Neill & M.Clynes,Mouth Care; M.ClynesCatheterisation and Catheter Care; S.MilesBasic Foot Care and Managing Common Nail Pathologies; M.ColeCare of the Infant; M.AylottPART 3: SKILLS FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTVital Signs; P.DiggensBlood Pressure; S.JonesPulse Oximetry; S.JonesBlood Sugar Measurement (Using a Glucometer); , M.Clynes, C.O'Neill & S.RafteryNeurological Assessment; J.Knight& R.PalmerPain Assessment: Child; A.DaviesPain Assessment: Adult; C.Hanks& T.JenkinsonDiabetic Foot Assessment; A.Stuart& E.TomsPART 4: SKILLS FOR CARE MANAGEMENTAssessing and Managing Hydration; V.Lambert& D.O'TooleIntravenous Therapy; C.Chamley& M.WilsonEnteral Feeding; C.Hanks& G.McEwingInfant Feeding; D.Corkin& A.McDougallRoutes of Medication Administration; T.Harrington & C.BarronPatient-controlled Analgesia; M.Broom& G.ParsonsUniversal Precautions; S.MacDermottWound Assessment; L.WayneAsceptic Technique and Wound Management; P.CardwellCentral Venous Catheters; J.KelseyBlood Transfusion; S.MacDermott& K.MerrickOxygen Therapy and Suction Therapy; N.Bloxham, S.Jones & G.McEwingBasic Life Support: Child; J.Kelsey & G.McEwingBasic Life Support: Adult; J.HeathClinical Holding for Care, Treatment or Interventions; P.Morrow& P.McGuinnessOrthopaedic Procedures; R.SherringtonLast Offices; D.Heron& L.SmithSpecimen Collection; Y.Corcoran.

'Very readable, an excellent resource.' - Joanne Atkinson, Northumbria University, UK 'Brilliant.' - Leisa Meigh, Staffordshire University, UK '!providing a wealth of information and inspiration for self directed learning skill development. The companion site offers substantial supportive activities.' - Sue Ball, University of Brighton, UK 'A long awaited book that provides all students at CFP level with a holistic insight into the range of care provision.' - Ruth Sadik, University of Chester, UK 'This book gives practical advice to students on clinical placement, with a student-centred learning approach that facilitates active learning. It will be particularly useful for students in the [common] foundation programme.' - Gill Hurst, Anglia Ruskin University, UK,