1st Edition
Nursing Skills in Control and Coordination
Looking at how a variety of biological systems control and coordinate all physical actions, this quick reference book covers the nervous system and neurological assessment, caring for the unconscious patient and dealing with pain. Suitable for student nurses and nursing associates, it is ideal for use in practice. This practical pocket guide covers:
• the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system
• neurological assessment
• caring for the unconscious patient
• pain assessment and management
• sleep.
This competency-based text covers relevant key concepts, anatomy and physiology, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills. To support your learning, it also includes learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers and critical reflection thinking points.
Quick and easy to reference, this short, clinically-focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses.
Chapter 1: Overview of the Nervous System Functions
Sheila Cunningham
Chapter 2: Causes of Alterations to Level of Consciousness
Tina Moore
Chapter 3: Neurological Assessment
Tina Moore
Chapter 4: Caring for the Unconscious Patient
Tina Moore
Chapter 5: Pain
Sheila Cunningham
Chapter 6: Sleep
Sheila Cunningham
Biography
Tina Moore is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Middlesex University, UK. She teaches nursing assessment, clinical skills and care interventions for both pre-qualifying and post-qualifying nurses. She is also a Middlesex University Teaching Fellow.
Sheila Cunningham is an Associate Professor in Adult Nursing at Middlesex University, UK. She has a breadth of experience teaching nurses both pre- and post-registration and she mentors clinicians supporting students in practice. She is also a Middlesex University Teaching Fellow and holds a Principal Fellowship at the Higher Education Academy. Her current role is Director for Learning, Teaching and Quality (School of Health and Education).
