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Essentials of Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice Neal Cook

Essentials of Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice By Neal Cook

Essentials of Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice by Neal Cook

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Combining the best of print and online learning into one integrated package, the book explores the science of pathophysiology with clear and simple explanations, providing insight into the basic principles that underpin health and illness, and the main causes of disease.

Essentials of Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice Summary

Essentials of Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice by Neal Cook

GIVING NURSES THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY KNOWLEDGE TO THRIVE IN MODERN PRACTICE

Combining all the benefits of traditional textbook learning with additional videos and online resources that take you further.

Using the person-centred practice framework as its guiding principle, the book explores the scientific principles that underpin health, illness and the main causes of disease. It covers specific disorders, including a new section on the pathology of Covid-19, and applies theory to practice throughout.

Key features:

  • See and learn: over 100 integrated video links providing insights and short explanations
  • Full-colour diagrams and figures: all chapters supported by colourful, reader-friendly illustrations.
  • Person-centred bioscience: a fictional family woven through the book encourages students to think holistically about pathophysiology and consider the lived-experiences of different conditions and illnesses.
  • Online resources: access to online materials for lecturers and students, including multiple choice questions, video links, flashcards, a lecturer test bank, image bank and a media teaching guide.

About Neal Cook

Dr Neal Cook is a Reader and the Associate Head of School at the School of Nursing, Ulster University and a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Neal is also President of the European Association of Neuroscience Nurses and an Executive Board Member of the British Association of Neuroscience Nurses. Neal has taught anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to undergraduate and post-graduate nursing students across a number of courses since he commenced working in higher education. Neal is also an Advanced Life Support Instructor, teaching life support courses in Health and Social Care Trusts and in the University. He has worked in the fields of neurosciences and critical care since registering as a nurse, becoming a specialist practitioner and subsequently moving into education and research. Neal has published clinical, research and education papers in the fields of education and neurosciences and remains very active in these endeavours. He remains clinically active in neurosciences and remains a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK). Andrea Shepherd is a Lecturer in Nursing at the School of Nursing, Ulster University and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She has taught anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to undergraduate nursing students across a number of courses since she commenced working in higher education. Andrea is also an Advanced Life Support Instructor, teaching life support courses in Health and Social Care Trusts and in the University. She has worked in the fields of critical care and orthopaedics since registering as a nurse, becoming a specialist practitioner and subsequently moving into education. She currently takes a lead role in adult pre-registration nursing, is clinically active in critical care and remains a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK).

Table of Contents

Section 1 Health and Disease Chapter 1 Variation and Disease Chapter 2 Health and Disease in Society Chapter 3 Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 4 Genetic Disorders Chapter 5 Mental Ill-Health Section 2 Key Causes of Disease Chapter 6 Disorders of Immunity and Defence Chapter 7 Disorders of Blood and Blood Supply Chapter 8 Cellular Adaptation and Neoplastic Disorders Chapter 9 Disorders of Support and Protection Section 3 Disorders of Homeostasis Chapter 10 Disorders of Renal Function and Fluid Balance Chapter 11 Disorders of Nutrient Supply and Faecal Elimination Chapter 12 Disorders of Metabolism Chapter 13 Disorders of Oxygenation and Carbon Dioxide Elimination Chapter 14 Disorders of the Cardiovascular System Section 4 Disorders of Control and Coordination Chapter 15 Disorders of Neurological Control Chapter 16 Disorders of Endocrine Regulation Chapter 17 Disorders of the Female Reproductive System Chapter 18 Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

Additional information

NGR9781529775952
9781529775952
1529775957
Essentials of Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice by Neal Cook
Neal Cook
New
Paperback
SAGE Publications Ltd
2022-04-28
784
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