Altman, Gaylene : University of Washington, Seattle
Summary
Focusing on need-to-know information, this handbook is the perfect reference for any nurse from the home to
the hospital. Offering full step-by-step coverage of over 200 vital nursing procedures, this manual equips nurses
with the skills they need to survive and thrive in today's changing health care world.
Benefits:
Action-Rationale format clearly links the reasons to an action taken.
Documentation notes help nurses understand what to record and when.
Delegation Considerations indicate where a nurse must be careful about delegating or supervising a task with
unlicensed assistive personnel.
All vital information is provided for each skill. This includes the estimated time to complete, equipment needed,
and more.