2 Books & CD-ROM. Written specifically for southern African nursing students by southern African nursing professionals, this 2-part volume provides the learner with comprehensive information on all the systems contained in the human body. The content has been carefully selected to build on existing knowledge, and adopts a scientific approach that integrates nursing processes throughout the chapters. Topics include the nurse's role in the management of patients/clients with medical and surgical problems; the role of the nurse as a primary caregiver, educator, advisor and advocate of patient's rights; and suggestions to enhance the patient/nurse relationship. The book is organised into two parts: Part I - Cross-Systems and Part II - The Systems.

Completely updated to include the latest developments in the field of Nursing Science, this second edition covers the topics required for both Fundamental and General Nursing Science; this makes it suitable for the categories of Nursing Auxiliary, Staff Nurse and for the fundamentals of nursing for Professional Nurses. The manual has a strong community-based focus. It introduces the nurse to the fundamentals of nursing and is extremely practical, encouraging problem solving both in the clinic and in the community. Each chapter has tutorial-type questions to stimulate discussion and personal research. Key Features: This updated edition includes a chapter on the important topic of Informatics; The text is outcomes-based so that students understand the focus of each chapter; Numerous line drawings expand on difficult concepts; It covers the new curriculum; therefore lecturers can be assured the book will meet their needs; Summaries of key ethical and legal considerations in each chapter highlight these important aspects; The content encourages the development of problem-solving skills so that the nurse can deal with problems as they arise in the community/clinic environment; Self-assessment and discussion topics throughout the text test what has been learnt.

The two-volume Manual of Nursing is a classic nursing text which broadens the student’s scope of knowledge by discussing in-depth aspects of midwifery, critical care nursing, community nursing and psychiatric nursing. Each chapter has introductory notes and self-tests to assist and reinforce learning. Volumes 1 and 2 complement each other and students will find in Volume 2 the information they need to complete their study of subjects covered in Volume 1. Easy referencing ensures that the set (encapsulating the integrated nursing course) is of immediate and practical use. Volume 1 introduces certain basics of nursing theory and practice and includes a section dealing with nursing-related services. Volume 2 expands on the material in Volume 1, covering selected specialist subjects. The Manual of Nursing is an indispensable set, giving the student nurse and nurse practitioner a comprehensive overview of the diseases commonly encountered in a general hospital. Throughout, it emphasises the need to manage the patient as a bio-psycho-social being.