Assessing and Managing the Acutely Ill Patient for Nursing Associates

Cariona Flaherty, Marion Taylor

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English

Learning Matters Ltd
19 December 2022

Pharmacology; Nursing; Intensive care nursing

Series: Understanding Nursing Associate Practice

Acutely ill adults present in a variety of settings and caring for them is a key part of the nursing associate role. This book equips you with the skills and knowledge to assess the acutely ill adult and manage their care. Each chapter follows a case study of a patient presenting with an acute illness, working step by step through their assessment and care while drawing on relevant pathophysiology, pharmacology and evidence-based practice. Written in clear language specifically for the nursing associate, this is you prefect introduction to the world of acute care.

Key features

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Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018)

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Introduces a range of commonly encountered acute illnesses across different body systems

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A unique case study approach makes understanding complex theory, pathophysiology and pharmacology much easier through the lens real-world practice scenarios

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Focussed specifically on the requirements of the nursing associate role, helping you to develop into a confident professional practitioner

Edited by: Cariona Flaherty, Marion Taylor
Imprint: Learning Matters Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 171mm,
Weight: 350g
ISBN: 9781529791938
ISBN 10: 1529791936
Series: Understanding Nursing Associate Practice
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 19 December 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Chapter 1: Developing your practice as a newly qualified nursing associate Chapter 2: Assessment and Resuscitation of the acutely ill adult patient Chapter 3: The acutely ill respiratory patient – Asthma Chapter 4: The acutely ill cardiac patient – ST Elevation Myocardial Infract (STEMI) Chapter 5: The acutely ill neurological patient – Ischemic Stroke Chapter 6: The acutely ill endocrine patient – Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Chapter 7: The acutely ill gastro-intestinal patient – Upper GI Bleed Chapter 8: The acutely ill renal patient – Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Chapter 9: The acutely ill trauma patient – Road Traffic Accident (RTA) Chapter 10: The acutely ill post-operative patient – Post-operative complication Chapter 11: The acutely ill sepsis patient – Sepsis

Cariona Flaherty RGN, Higher Dip, BSc (Hons), PGCHE, FHEA, is a senior lecturer in adult nursing and programme leader for Nursing Associates at Middlesex University. Cariona is a specialist trained critical care nurse, who has extensive senior clinical and critical care education experience. In addition to her academic role, Cariona is currently a doctoral student at Middlesex University undertaking research related to critical thinking in undergraduate nurse education. Marion Taylor SFHEA is an Associate Professor and Director of Programmes at Middlesex University. Marion is a RGN and has a wealth of senior academic experience in leading the development and delivery of nursing and nursing associate programmes. Marion has interest and expertise in supporting students who are also employees, and working in close partnership with employers to ensure students realise their potential.