If you are a nurse starting work on the ward or returning to practice, this book is an indispensable partner for you. It provides instantly accessible practical guidance on day-to-day procedures and problems in a variety of areas including: how to organise your job and yourself; how to assess patients; important principles, procedures and investigations; clinical information on a wide range of conditions; how to administer drugs safely; and what to do in an emergency. As well as information on how to do the job, the importance of communication and nursing care issues is emphasised. Background information is also given on underlying legal, health and safety issues.