This book is aimed at all qualified nurses and health visitors hoping to return to practice after a career break and attempts to provide a re-introduction and update on many of the issues already encountered by experienced nurses, and an introduction to new concepts and develoments in line with current recommendations and guidelines on preparation for re-entry. The book is very much a general introduction aimed at providing nurses of all specialities with practical background information. There are also selective annotated bibliographies on topics ranging from individualized care planning to drug administration, safe handling skills, wounds management, the nurse's role in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and many other more specialized skills.