Here’s just a selection of the rich resources to support General Nursing. Explore our full range via our website: https://www.bsuh.nhs.uk/library/
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Books
Le May A
. Rapid adult nursing. 2017
Sellma
n D. Becoming a nurse: fundamentals of professional practice for nursing. 2nd ed 2017
Burns D. Foundations of adult nursing. 2015
Dougherty L. The Royal Marsden manual of clinical nursing procedures: student edition. 9th ed. 2015
Dougherty L. The Royal Marsden manual of clinical nursing procedures: professional edition. 9th ed 2015
Delves-Yates C. Essentials of nursing practice. 2015
Delves-Yates C. Essential clinical skills for nurses: step by step. 2015
Peate I. Nursing practice: knowledge and care. 2014
Fedoruk M. Becoming a nurse: an evidence-based approach. 2nd ed. 2014
Journals
British Journal of Nursing (NHS OpenAthens password required)
Evidence –Based Nursing (NHS OpenAthens password required)
Journal of Advanced Nursing (Kent, Surrey, Sussex NHS OpenAthens password required)
Nursing (American Edition) (NHS OpenAthens password required)
Nursing Ethics (NHS OpenAthens password required)
Nursing Forum (Kent, Surrey, Sussex NHS OpenAthens password required)
Nursing Research (NHS OpenAthens password required)
Nursing Times (NHS OpenAthens password required)
Evidence searches carried out on General Nursing
We provide evidence to inform patient care, service improvement, research and clinical teaching. Recent searches we’ve provided include:
Assessment of post registration, specialist practitioner nurse students
Nursing competency frameworks
Benefits of training for nurse/HCA roles in changing skill mix
Pre-registration nurse education in pharmacology
Motivating nursing staff to complete mandatory training/education
Skills passports for nurses
Education for nursing and health professionals
6 Cs of nursing
Professional issues in nursing
Web and other resources
NMC Nursing & Midwifery Council The Code
The NMC regulate nurses and midwives in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. They exist to protect the public. They set standards of education, training, conduct and performance so that nurses and midwives can deliver high quality healthcare throughout their careers. They make sure that nurses and midwives keep their skills and knowledge up to date and uphold professional standards.
