Fundamental Aspects of Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in Nursing 2nd Edition

This popular title from the Fundamental Aspects of Nursing series has been revised and updated to reflect the advances in the field. Vital reading for all student nurses to help them develop an understanding of the myriad of dilemmas in professional practice and ensure they meet professional standards. This book will outline the implications and application of the relevant recent legislation that relates to nursing practice. Professionally, this book will look at the demands and requirements of nursing, as it moves to an all graduate profession, and the subsequent legal and ethical implications. It will also be helpful for qualified nurses as a refresher text & for those undertaking Overseas Nurses' Programmes. With the new Nursing and Midwifery Council's proposals, there is a greater emphasis on nurses' awareness and ability to use, and be assessed in, legal, ethical and professional issues in their clinical practice. This popular title from the Fundamental Aspects of Nursing series has been revised and updated to reflect the latest advances in the field. This title will be an invaluable introduction for all student nurses to help them develop an understanding of the myriad of dilemmas in professional practice and ensure they meet professional standards. This book presents the basic principles and will outline the implications and application of the relevant recent legislation that relates to nursing practice. Professionally, this book will look at the demands and requirements of nursing, as it moves to an all graduate profession, and the subsequent legal and ethical implications. It will also be helpful for qualified nurses as a refresher text and for those undertaking Overseas Nurses'Programmes. With the new Nursing and Midwifery Council's proposals, there is a greater emphasis on nurses' awareness and ability to use, and be assessed in, LEP issues in their clinical practice. Sally Carvalho MSc, BSc (Hons), RGN, PGC L&T (HE) is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing within the Institute of Health & Society at the University of Worcester. Maggie Reeves MA, RGN, RM, Dip. N (Lond) RCNT, RNT is a Senior Lecturer/APL Advisor in the Institute of Health & Society at the University of Worcester. Jacquie Orford, BSc ( Hons) (Open); Cert Ed ( FE); Dip N ( Part A) (Lond); RGN; ONC, has taught legal, ethical & professional issues at both post registration and pre-registration nursing levels for Birmingham City University This popular title from the Fundamental Aspects of Nursing series has been revised and updated to reflect the latest advances in the field. This title will be an invaluable introduction for all student nurses to help them develop an understanding of the myriad of dilemmas in professional practice and ensure they meet professional standards. This book presents the basic principles and will outline the implications and application of the relevant recent legislation that relates to nursing practice. Professionally, this book will look at the demands and requirements of nursing, as it moves to an all graduate profession, and the subsequent legal and ethical implications. It will also be helpful for qualified nurses as a refresher text and for those undertaking Overseas Nurses'Programmes. With the new Nursing and Midwifery Council's proposals, there is a greater emphasis on nurses' awareness and ability to use, and be assessed in, LEP issues in their clinical practice. Sally Carvalho MSc, BSc (Hons), RGN, PGC L & T (HE) is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing within the Institute of Health & Society at the University of Worcester. Maggie Reeves MA, RGN, RM, Dip. N (Lond) RCNT, RNT is a Senior Lecturer/APL Advisor in the Institute of Health & Society at the University of Worcester. Jacquie Orford, BSc (Hons) (Open); Cert Ed (FE); Dip N (Part A) (Lond); RGN; ONC, has taught legal, ethical & professional issues at both post registration and pre-registration nursing levels for Birmingham City University An invaluable introduction for student nurses on the key aspects of legal, ethical and professional issues they will encounter in practice Designed to be a user-friendly, easy to understand text explaining basic principles. This new edition has been revised and updated throughout to reflect the latest developments in the profession. This title outlines the implications and application of the relevant recent legislation that relates to nursing practice. Professionally, this book looks at the demands and requirements of nursing, as it moves to an all graduate profession, and the subsequent legal and ethical implications