Altman, Gaylene : University of Washington, Seattle

Focusing on need-to-know information, this handbook is the perfect reference for any nurse from the home to the hospital. Offering full step-by-step coverage of over 200 vital nursing procedures, this manual equips nurses with the skills they need to survive and thrive in today's changing health care world.

Benefits:

• Action-Rationale format clearly links the reasons to an action taken.
• Documentation notes help nurses understand what to record and when.
• Delegation Considerations indicate where a nurse must be careful about delegating or supervising a task with unlicensed assistive personnel.
• All vital information is provided for each skill. This includes the estimated time to complete, equipment needed, and more.

1. Physical Assessment.
2. Safety & Infection Control.
3. Patient Care & Comfort.
4. Basic care.
5. Medication Administration.
6. Nutrition & Elimination.
7. Oxygenation.
8. Circulation.
9. Skin Integrity & Wound Care.
10. Immobilization & Support.
11. Special Procedures.