Skills in Clinical Nursing, 2nd edition

Published by Pearson (31 July 2025) © 2025

  • Audrey T. Berman Samuel Merritt Univeristy
  • Shirlee J. Snyder Nevada State College
  • Tracy Levett-Jones
  • Trish Burton Victoria University
  • Nichole Harvey James Cook University
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Developing safe, effective and confident clinical practice is at the heart of nursing education. Skills in Clinical Nursing provides a practical, visually rich guide that helps undergraduate nursing students build the clinical competencies required for contemporary healthcare settings. By connecting foundational knowledge with hands-on application, the resource supports students as they progress from learning essential concepts to performing clinical skills with confidence and professionalism.

Each unit places clinical procedures within the broader context of anatomy, physiology, patient assessment and evidence-based care. Step-by-step guidance, clinical scenarios, critical-thinking activities and professional practice standards help students understand not only how to perform nursing skills, but also why they are important. Aligned with current nursing practice and updated research, the text supports the development of clinical judgement, patient-centred care and professional readiness.

    Who It's For

    Ideal for undergraduate nursing students seeking to develop the practical clinical skills, professional knowledge and critical-thinking capabilities required for safe and effective nursing practice.

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    Table of contents

    • Unit 1 Infection Control
    • Unit 2 Safe patient moving
    • Unit 3 Health Assessment
    • Unit 4 Hygiene Care
    • Unit 5 Skin and Wound Care
    • Unit 6 Medication administration
    • Unit 7 Pain Management
    • Unit 8 Perioperative nursing skills
    • Unit 9 Gastrointestinal nursing skills
    • Unit 10 Genitourinary nursing skill
    • Unit 11 Cardiovascular nursing skills
    • Unit 12 Respiratory nursing skills
    • Unit 13 Neurological nursing skills
    • Unit 14 Mental health nursing skills

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