Critical Care Placements: A Pocket Guide

A pocket-sized guide to help nursing students prepare for their critical care placement.

Clinical placements can be intimidating to the unprepared. This pocket guide is designed to make critical care health placements less stressful and to help student nurses get the most out of their time in the critical care setting.

Format: Spiral bound
Length: 100 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2020
Publisher: Lantern Publishing Ltd

A comprehensive guide designed specifically for nursing students preparing for their critical care placement, this pocket-sized resource offers invaluable assistance in navigating the challenges and complexities of this demanding field.

Beginning with an introduction to critical care settings and the unique challenges they present, the guide provides a thorough overview of the various aspects of critical care nursing, including advanced life support, urinalysis, myocardial infarction, and more.

Written by current nursing students and extensively edited by a senior lecturer, this guidance is tailored to meet the needs of aspiring healthcare professionals. With a user-friendly pocket-sized format, it allows students to carry it with them at all times, making it an essential reference tool for their placement.

In addition to its comprehensive content, the guide includes ample space for students to make their own notes, capturing important information, unfamiliar terminology, and the names of their new colleagues. This feature not only enhances the learning experience but also serves as a valuable tool for future reference and retention.

By having this book at their fingertips from the start of their placement, nursing students can reduce their stress and maximize their learning opportunities. The practical detail, hints, and tips provided throughout the guide offer valuable insights and practical strategies for delivering exceptional care in critical care settings.

Whether you are a first-year nursing student or a seasoned healthcare professional looking to expand your expertise in critical care, this pocket guide is an indispensable resource that will help you succeed in your placement and beyond.

Weight: 88g
Dimension: 122 x 279 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781908625816