Summary

The Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing 3rd edition reflects the ever-changing role of nurses and nursing in the post-pandemic world. Health services and the nursing profession are under profound strain, with daily reminders of the centrality of nursing in maintaining the population's health, safety, and well-being. This invaluable resource continues to address the philosophy, principles, and practice of general adult nursing, in an accessible and convenient format.

The central focus of the handbook is everyday clinical nursing practice and decision-making, recognising the wider context of external factors which impact on nurses and nursing. Chapters cover professional nursing values and standards, language, communication, skills for dealing with diverse clinical populations, leadership, teamwork, professional development, research, outlines of different body systems, clinical conditions, investigations, treatments, and frequently prescribed medicines. All chapters highlight relevant nursing practice considerations and useful sources of further information. Two exciting new chapters, Clinical assessment and Essential clinical skills have been added; these describe key nursing skills relevant to most health conditions, and guide nurses in the practical aspects of organising and delivering care. The content has been fully updated by a team of specialist nurses, in line with NMC regulations, NICE guidelines, and everyday practice and treatment innovations.

This indispensable companion provides nursing students, international, and general adult nurses with a robust framework for thinking about and delivering, safe, compassionate, values-based nursing.

Author Biography

Maria Flynn, Honorary Professor of Adult Nursing, University of Lancashire, UK,Stella Kenrick, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Night Team, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK,Peter Noon, SMART team, Charge Nurse, Critical Care Unit, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK

Maria Flynn completed adult nurse training and a specialist course in ITU nursing. Followed by a BSc degree in Psychology and an MSc and PhD in Nursing. Her professional experiences have encompassed clinical practice, teaching, clinical and education management, and a broad spectrum of nursing and health research. She has numerous journal publications across a range of health disciplines and nursing specialisms. Her last position was as the Head of postgraduate studies in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Liverpool and she currently holds an honorary Professorial position at the University of Lancashire.

Stella Kenrick completed adult nurse training and an MSc in Advanced clinical practice. Professionally she has worked as a staff nurse in general medicine, cardiology and as a ward sister in gastroenterology. She qualified in advance life support and nurse prescribing. Her current role as an advanced nurse practitioner on the Clinical Night Team involves assessment, intervention, treatment and prescribing for acutely ill adults throughout the Trust, in addition to supporting and educating nursing staff and students. Her wide clinical experience has been deployed as a clinical co-editor on the 3e of the Oxford Handbook of Adult nursing.

Peter Noon is a SMART team, charge nurse at the Critical Care Unit at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK. He completed his Bachelor of Nursing in 2016, and his PGCC in 2021.

1.. Adult nursing in context, Maria Flynn, Stella Kenrick, Mick McKeown, and, Dave Mercer,2.. Professional nursing values, Maria Flynn, Stella Kenrick, Pete Noon, and, Mick McKeown3.. Safety in the clinical environment, Maria Flynn and Stella Kenrick4.. Medicines management, Stella Kenrick5.. Record keeping and social media, Maria Flynn and Dave Mercer6.. Nursing language and communication, Pete Noon, Thilini Chamalka Aramathunga Arachachige, Dave Mercer and Jobin Punnusee7.. Dignity and respect, Maria Flynn, Pete Noon, and, Dave Mercer8.. Culturally sensitive communication, Pete Noon, Mick McKeown, and, Dave Mercer9.. Communication challenges, Pete Noon and Mick McKeown10.. Clinical assessment, Maria Flynn, Stella Kenrick, and, Pete Noon11.. Risk Assessment, Maria Flynn, Stella Kenrick, Pete Noon, and Julie Hutton12.. Essential clinical skills, Maria Flynn, Stella Kenrick, and, Pete Noon13.. Physiological measurements, Maria Flynn and Maddie O'Connor Manson14.. Respiratory conditions, Pete Noon, Thilini Chamalka Aramathunga Arachachige, Laibin Paul, Andrew Owen, Leanne Smith and Maddie O'Connor Manson15.. Cardiovascular conditions, Stella Kenrick, Hayley Burke, Robert Frodsham, Jobin Punnusee, and, Maddie O'Connor Manson16.. Neurological conditions, Faye Mangan17.. Gastrointestinal conditions, Laibin Paul, Andrew Owen, and, Leanne Smith18.. Renal conditions, Vicky Ashworth19.. Musculoskeletal conditions, Dan Cooper and Julie Hutton20.. Conditions of the eyes, ears nose and throat, Lesley Dempsey21.. Diabetes, Nicola Blair22.. Surgery, Misti Ollier23.. Pain management, Janet Beattie and Lynne Clarke24.. Palliative care, Diane Foster25.. Death, Dying and organ donation, Jess Hough26.. Clinical Emergencies, Jobin Punnusee and Liz Whittle27.. Leadership and teamwork, Maria Flynn and Stella Kenrick28.. Values based nursing research, Maria Flynn29.. Professional development, Maria Flynn30.. Collectivism, democratisation and involvement, Mick McKeown

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