Understanding anatomy and physiology in nursing / John Knight, Jayne Cutter, Yamni Nigam.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Knight, John (Professor in biomedical science), author.

Nigam, Yamni, author.

Cutter, Jayne, author.

Series:

Sage knowledge.

Transforming nursing practice

Transforming nursing practice series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nursing.

Adult Nursing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (422 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

55 City Road : SAGE: Learning Matters, 2024.

Summary:

Covering all the key aspects of anatomy and physiology that nursing students need to know, this second edition condenses vast amounts of scientific information into short, concise, and easily accessible chapters. It introduces aspiring nurses to all of the vital information on this tricky subject, from an overview of cells, blood, and the major organ systems through to key developmental stages, genetics and ageing. Case studies link core principles of anatomy and physiology to common real-world clinical scenarios, helping students apply this knowledge to their everyday working practice. Key features: - Each short chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards - Scientific information is broken down into easily digestible chunks with accompanying illustrations, to help aspiring nurses get to grips with this complex subject - Case studies, activities and other learning features help students translate the theory to practice - Provides revision guidance and strategies for tackling exams and assessments.

Notes:

Part of the SAGE Knowledge collection.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9781036232849 :

OCLC:

1437377922

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.