Justine Hofland Knihy

Now in its tenth edition, this manual has been the definitive guide to clinical nursing skills for over three decades. It sets the gold standard for nursing care, providing the necessary procedures, rationale, and guidance for qualified nurses to deliver effective, patient-focused care with confidence. Featuring over two hundred detailed procedures, the comprehensive manual presents evidence and theory alongside full-colour illustrations and photographs. It covers vital topics such as infection prevention and control, perioperative care, wound management, nutrition, diagnostic testing, discharge, and medicines management. Trusted by millions, this manual remains an indispensable resource for nursing practice. Written by nurses for nurses, it empowers practitioners to become informed and skilled. The content reflects current procedures and modern adult nursing practices, with each procedure supported by up-to-date evidence and detailed rationales. It also considers clinical governance surrounding nursing practices. The new edition links each chapter to the NMC 2018 'Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses' guidance and introduces a chapter on 'Self Care and Wellbeing' to support nurses' emotional and physical health. The manual is also available online, fully searchable and annotatable.