Clinical Decision-Making and Judgement in Nursing

Description

The book provides a critical overview of the current research literature regarding the topic of clinical decision making and judgement in nursing. The text helps individuals apply different techniques to practice, aiming for a 'non-academic' style which will be easy for readers to understand. Both the editors are researchers in the field of nurse decision making and have considerable experience teaching the subject on third level diploma/degree, masters level and post-registration nursing courses. This text is therefore unique in drawing together both the research and practical experience of implementing techniques in practice.

Key Features

First UK book

Leading high profile editors and contributors

Vital aspect of current clinical governance agenda

Reflects current nursing agenda via autonomous nursing roles

Readership

Third year adult branch students; Degree and Masters students in Nursing; Nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists; Nurse educators and Clinical Managers

Table of Contents

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Author Information

By Carl Thompson, BSc(Hons), PhD, RN, Professor (Personal Chair), Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK Senior Lecturer and Dawn Dowding, PhD, RN, FAAN, Chair in Clinical Decision-Making, Division of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, The University of Manchester, Oxford Rd, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK