In Charge of the Ward
3rd Edition
Published on 23. July 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-632-03448-2 (ISBN)
Description
The third edition describes the role and function of the ward sister or charge nurse. It has been extensively revised and updated, reflecting the recent developments in this role. Certain chapters have been greatly expanded to include research, technology, budgeting and quality assurance. This is a practical book, bringing the reader up-to-date with the many changes
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
20
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
484 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-632-03448-2 (9780632034482)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
The role and functions of the ward sister or charge nurse; Communications; Taking on a new ward; Nursing research, computers in nursing, ward budgeting, presentation and analysis of data; Quality in nursing; Day-to-day organisation in the ward; Preparation for inpatient care; The multidisciplinary team approach; Continuing care; Creating a high morale within the team; Teaching in the ward; The changing role of the nurse and the legal implications in patient care