Chelsea & Westminster Hospital Medical Library New Books December

2016
For more information, please contact the library at librarycw@imperial.ac.uk

Forsyth, D (2014) Best of Five MCQs for the Geriatric Medicine SCE, OUP
Shelf Location: WT18.2 FOR
Prepare with confidence for the Geriatric Medicine Specialty Certificate Examination with this dedicated
revision guide containing 300 Best of Five questions covering the main themes of the curriculum. The
questions mirror the format of those candidates can expect to find in the exam and cover all of the key topics,
including dementia and delirium, palliative care, nutrition and stroke. Explanatory answers include references
to guidelines and other sources to enable further reading and study. Providing a thorough assessment of the
readers geriatric medicine knowledge, this is the only revision guide candidates will need to pass the
Geriatric Medicine SCE first time.

Hansen, A (2016) Manual of Neonatal Surgical Intensive Care, PMPH-USA

Shelf Location: WS39 MAN
The perioperative management of newborns with surgical conditions is an interdisciplinary effort. Infants
require days, weeks or even months of complex pre- and post-operative care that spans several medical and
surgical areas of expertise. Multidisciplinary collaboration as a team is rarely covered in textbooks but rather
working knowledge that is gained by experience. The Manual of Neonatal Surgical Intensive Care will be
useful to medical and surgical clinicians taking care of newborn infants with surgical conditions.

Ray, S (2016) Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Healthcare Research, OUP

Shelf Location: W20.5 OXF
The Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Healthcare Research is an evidence-based, succinct, and easy to use
reference for the full range of clinical and healthcare research topics. Providing a wide breadth of essential
knowledge, this comprehensive guide takes the researcher through the steps from general good clinical
practice in healthcare research to the process and management of research. Written with Good Clinical
Practice education in mind, this is a definitive pocket guide for all clinical and healthcare research students,
as well as graduates with an interest in the field.

Morris, P (2016) Pocket Tutor Heart Disease, JP Medical Publishers

Shelf Location: WG200 MOR
Pocket Tutor Heart Disease is the perfect companion for medical students, junior doctors and primary care
practitioners seeking to improve their working knowledge of heart disease. Pocket Tutor guides provide
reminders of key first principles to tips on how to think like an expert, with a step by step approach and
pocket sized format that allow you to reinforce knowledge fast on attachment, in transit, during tutorials or
before exams.

Marquis, B (2015) Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing, Wolters

Kluwer
Shelf Location: WY105 MAR
This book is here to help students develop the skills they need on the job from organising patient care and
motivating staff to managing conflict and working collaboratively. The authors provide a concise, userfriendly synthesis of application and theory and a unique focus on critical thinking, problem solving and
decision making. Over 250 case studies are drawn from a variety of healthcare settings, including several
that focus on the new nurse or first level manager.

McKimm, J (2016) Clinical Leadership Made Easy: Integrating Theory and Practice,
Quay Books
Shelf Location: W84.1 CLI
No leadership is easy, but this book should help people to understand why and how good and poor
leadership exists and how they can improve their own practice, so should be of interest to anyone engaged
in or interested in medical leadership. The book aims to debunk some of the myths around leadership theory
and show that theories and concepts are helpful, there is evidence about what works and why, and most
importantly that theory gives us explanatory frameworks through which we can make sense of effective and
poor leadership and develop understanding and self-insight about our own leadership behaviours.

Arnold, E (2016) Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for

Nurses, Elsevier
Shelf Location: WY88 ARN
Effective communication with clients, families and professional colleagues starts HERE! Interpersonal
Relationships shows how good communication skills can enhance the nurse-client relationship and lead to
achieving treatment goals in health care.

Johnson, G (2012) The Minor Illness Manual, CRC Press

Shelf Location: WY150 MIN
This book has been written to support the expanding role of the nurse specialist. The simple, clear and easy
to use format enables practice nurses, nurse practitioners, health visitors, midwives and school nurses to
access the current procedures for dealing with routine situations they are likely to encounter in daily
practice.

Jones, D (2016) Pharmaceutics Dosage Form and Design, Pharmaceutical Press

Shelf Location: QV785 JON
Pharmaceutics Dosage and Design focuses on what you really need to know to pass your pharmacy
exams. It provides concise, bulleted information, key points, tips and an all-important self-assessment
section, including MCQs. This book discusses an array of major dosage forms commonly encountered by
pharmacists in professional practice. Essential information concerning the formulation of these dosage forms
is delivered in a format that will aid the understanding and remove the complexities of the various topics.

Owen, G (2014) The Maudsley Book of Practical Psychiatry, OUP

Shelf Location: WM141 MAU
The Maudsley Book of Practical Psychiatry has long served trainees in psychiatry, presenting them with
practical and essential advice. This book provides guidance on the psychiatric and neuropsychiatric
examination and interviewing of adults and children not just as a central skill, but as the basis for reaching
a diagnosis, formulation and defining a treatment plan. It has been written with the active involvement of
consultants and trainees, making it a relevant and practical handbook for all psychiatrists, whether learning
or refreshing their skills.

Delves-Yates, C (2015) Essentials of Nursing Practice, SAGE

Shelf Location: WY16 ESS
Essentials of Nursing Practice is a ground breaking resource that introduces students to the core topics
needed in the first year and beyond. It brings the study of nursing to life whether you work with adults,
children, mental health service users or those with learning disabilities, in both community and hospital
settings, and focuses on what it takes to be the best nurse you can be through person-centred,
compassionate care.

Hood, L (2014) Leddy & Peppers Conceptual Bases of Professional Nursing,

Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
Shelf Location: WY86 HOO
Easy to read and highly practical, Conceptual Bases of Professional Nursing provides a broad overview of
the nursing profession, addressing philosophical, developmental, sociocultural, environmental, political,
delivery and leadership issues vital for career enhancement. The author covers professional nursing roles
and client care issues and stimulates the reader to learn more about the presented content.

Norman, I (2013) The Art and Science of Mental Health Nursing: Principles and
Practice, Open University Press
Shelf Location: WY160 ART
This book is a must buy for all mental-health nursing students. Comprehensive and broad, it explores in
detail the many ways in which mental health nursing can have a positive impact on the lives of those with
mental health problems. The book includes pedagogy to help students get the most out of each chapter and
apply theory to practice in a rewarding way.

Trigg, E (2010) Practices in Childrens Nursing, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier

Shelf Location: WY159 PRA
This book provides a comprehensive manual of common clinical practices and skills required by childrens
nurses. The text has been written specifically for childrens nurses by contributors from well-known childrens
units and all practices have been peer reviewed by other centres. All hospital and community nurses looking
after children, whether at home, in specialised units or community settings, will find this book a great
practical help.

Levitt, S (2010) Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay, Wiley-Blackwell

Shelf Location: WS342 LEV
This book is aimed at practitioners and students concerned with the developmental abilities and difficulties
of children, especially physiotherapists and occupational therapists working in paediatrics. Doctors and other
professionals will also find useful insights. The book emphasises an eclectic, holistic approach, and
integrates current ideas on motor control and learning. Parents, families and teachers of people with cerebral
palsy can learn about therapy by consulting this book together with their therapist.

Nettina, S (2014) Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
Shelf Location: WY100 LIP
This book is intended to guide students and nurses in every setting and specialty to provide excellent
patient care. It can be used as a way for nurses to use best practices to help train and mentor other nurses.
Divided into five parts to present a comprehensive reference for all types of nursing care, the book follows a
basic outline format for easy readability and access of information.

Hughes, S (2013) Quinns Principles and Practice of Nurse Education, Cengage

Learning
Shelf Location: WY18 QUI
This essential text in nurse education has comprehensive coverage, together with rigour and thoroughness.
The text provides a systematic and fundamental approach to becoming a nurse educator, synthesizes
educational research and approaches, and applies theory in a very practical way. The clear, concise writing
style means it is accessible to educators, clinicians in practice and nursing students.

LoBiondo-Wood, G (2014) Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for

Evidence-Based Practice, Elsevier
Shelf Location: WY20.5 NUR
The foundation of this book is the belief that nursing research is integral to all levels of nursing education
and practice. Understanding and applying nursing research is an integral dimension to nurse education, and
calls for evidence-based practice and quality improvement competencies, central to which are critical
appraisal skills. This book will help students develop a basic level of competence in understanding the steps
of the research process that will enable them to critically analyse research studies, judge their merit and
apply the evidence in clinical practice.

Denny, E (2016) Sociology for Nurses, Polity Books

Shelf Location: WY87 SOC
Sociology for Nurses is a leading textbook and an invaluable companion for students wishing to get to grips
with how sociology can positively transform professional nursing practice. The editors and contributing
authors to the book have a wealth of experience teaching sociology to nurses at diploma and degree preregistration and post-registration levels. This book will continue to spark interest and debate among all
nurses, especially those approaching sociology for the first time.

Dimond, B (2015) Legal Aspects of Nursing, Pearson

Shelf Location: WY33 DIM
Legal Aspects of Nursing is the definitive guide to the essential law that nurses and healthcare professionals
need to know. The book shows the application of the law to everyday nursing situations showing the
relevance and importance of legal considerations to nursing practice. The book covers the legal system and
legal issues relating to medicine in general, before examining more specific areas, such as children and the
elderly. Legal Aspects of Nursing is the ideal companion for introductory and specialist study.

Andrews, M (2016) Transcultural Concepts in Nursing Care, Wolters Kluwer

Shelf Location: WY107 TRA
Transcultural Concepts in Nursing Care helps both students and practitioners transform their thinking, so
they can develop into culturally competent nurses capable of safe, thoughtful and ethical care of individuals,
families, groups and communities of diverse backgrounds. The book takes a lifespan approach to describe
cultural variations in lifestyle, habits, beliefs and life process; in doing so, it provides a framework to improve
health and nursing care to minority, underrepresented, disenfranchised and marginalised populations. This
unique resource creates an interdisciplinary knowledge foundation reflecting the cultural changes in the
clinical nursing environment.

Timby, B (2017) Study Guide for Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts, Wolters
Kluwer
Shelf Location: WY100 TIM
The perfect study companion to Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts, this engaging workbook helps
students review and apply the knowledge they need to prepare for exams as well as nursing practice. Each
chapter includes three sections: Assessing Your Understanding, Applying Your Knowledge, and Practicing
for NCLEX.

Bettany-Saltikov, J (2016) How to Do a Systematic Literature Review in Nursing, Open

University Press
Shelf Location: WY20.5 BET
This is a step-by-step guide to doing a literature review in nursing, or related healthcare professions, which
takes you through every step of the process from start to finish. From writing your review question to writing
up your review, this practical book is the perfect companion if you are doing your first literature review for
study or clinical practice improvement. The book features sample review case studies to help identify good
practice, as well as the pitfalls to avoid, with practical explanations that are invaluable at every stage.

Brazier, M (2016) Medicine, Patients and the Law, Manchester University Press
Shelf Location: W32.5 BRA
From embryo research, cloning and assisted conception to neonatal care, saviour siblings and organ
transplants, the advancements of modern medicine have transformed the field beyond recognition. As the
law struggles to keep up with the rate of change, legal claims against doctors and the NHS have increased
and practitioners increasingly feel under siege. This book provides a survey of the legal situation in various
areas of medical practice, and is essential reading for medical and law students, lecturers and healthcare
professionals.

Russell, J (2014) Introduction to Psychology for Health Carers, Cengage Learning

Shelf Location: WB103 RUS
Introduction to Psychology for Health Carers provides an accessible grounding to all nurses that have
previous little experience of studying psychology, but who need to understand how psychological research is
invaluable in interpreting, explaining and actively influencing clinical practice. This engaging text introduces
basic psychological concepts and techniques and applies them directly to nursing, encouraging the reader to
make the most of their experience in practice, to learn from this, and to become a reflective, informed
practitioner.

Benner, P (2011) Clinical Wisdom and Interventions in Acute and Critical Care,
Springer
Shelf Location: WY154 BEN
A classic research-based text in nursing practice and education, this book explains, through first-hand
accounts, the clinical reasoning skills necessary for top-tier nursing in acute and critical settings. It provides
the most current knowledge and practice innovations in a variety of areas, with education and leadership
implications described throughout. It is an essential resource for nurse educators, students, administrators
and managers seeking to improve systems of care and leadership in clinical practice.

Crouch, R (2017) Oxford Handbook of Emergency Nursing, OUP

Shelf Location: WY154 OXF
The Oxford Handbook of Emergency Nursing provides an essential resource when time is short and the
need for practical clinical guidance is paramount. This handbook provides clear, focused information that will
aid all areas of patient assessment and management in emergency care. The concise format enables the
reader to quickly locate the information needed and offers alerts regarding critical must-dos for ill adults and
children. Written by experienced nurses, this is an indispensable companion for all those working in
emergency care.

Doenges, M (2013) Application of Nursing Process and Nursing Diagnosis, FA Davis

and Company
Shelf Location: WY100 DOE
Learn to think like a nurse! The nursing process is easier when you understand the WHYs and the HOWs.
When you understand the WHY of each step in the nursing process, its easy to understand HOW to apply it
in the real world in which you will practice. Take an interactive, step by step approach to develop the
diagnostic reasoning and problem-solving skills youll need to think like a nurse with the resources youll find
in this unique textbook.

Stein-Parbury, J (2014) Patient & Person: Interpersonal Skills in Nursing, Churchill

Livingstone
Shelf Location: WY88 STE
Patient & Person acts as an authoritative guide in promoting constructive interpersonal relationships
between nurses and patients, focusing on the patient as a person a concept central in providing quality
nursing care. The author systematically addresses the theoretical, practical and personal dimensions of
relating to patients and provides guidelines for determining when and how to act.

Bowden, J (2017) Health Promotion in Midwifery: Principles and Practice, CRC Press
Shelf Location: WQ160 HEA
Health Promotion in Midwifery explores the principles of health promotion within the practical context of
midwifery. It clearly outlines and discusses the midwifes role in health promotion, linking theory and practice.
The book covers essential topics such as breastfeeding, smoking, mental health, behaviour change and
sexual health promotion, and features case studies and summaries to put the material into context. This
book is essential reading for midwives and health visitors in education and practice.

Verklan, M (2015) Core Curriculum for Neonatal intensive Care Nursing, Elsevier
Shelf Location: WY18.2 COR
The provision of intensive care to the high-risk neonate challenges every neonatal care provider. Research
and refinement in technology have made high-tech modalities available to many more hospitals. This book
is intended as a clinical resource bringing together experts in the care of the high-ris neonate, all having the
common goal of providing a comprehensive resource for the management and care of sick newborns.

Streubert, H (2011) Qualitative Research in Nursing: Advancing the Humanistic

Imperative, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
Shelf Location: WY20.5 STR
This popular and informative text provides step by step guidance to understand and implement successful
qualitative research methods in the world of contemporary nursing. It offers a test generator with NCLEXstyle questions and PowerPoint Slides online. Qualitative Research in Nursing is nursing specific and rich
with examples reflecting phenomena of interest to nurses.

Gatford, J (2016) Nursing Calculations, Elsevier

Shelf Location: QV18.2 GAT
This internationally renowned guide to basic arithmetic for nurses has been designed to make medication
calculations straightforward and easy to perform in a variety of settings. Throughout the book, emphasis is
placed on giving confidence to the reader by explaining in a step by step manner how the correct answer is
derived together with a wide range of practice questions and later revision opportunities. Nursing
Calculations is perfect for students at different levels of courses, Return to Practice students, and anyone
involved with medication administration in the healthcare setting.