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A Clinician’s Survival Guide to District Nursing covers the specialist skills and knowledge nurses need to join the rapidly expanding, increasingly important community nursing workforce.

The book is a quick reference guide designed to support autonomous decision making amid the wide range of conditions district nurses are expected to manage, recognising and highlighting the advanced skills of district nurses. It will help the reader understand what it means to work in the community, acquire the fundamental knowledge of clinical skills necessary to ensure best practice, and explore ways of working to ensure optimal care delivery through joined-up health and social services.

Written by specialists in community nursing, this indispensable new book is ideal for students exploring district nursing as a career option, as well as nurses transitioning to a district nursing team role.
Covers important issues including leadership, quality improvement and the integrated care system
Up-to-date and contemporary - incorporates changes to clinical care and management, including the impact of COVID-19
Clear, concise and easy to follow
Bullet points and diagrams make it easy to understand difficult concepts
Reflective activities reinforce learning
Case studies highlight best practice
Complements university programmes focusing on community services

The Clinician’s Survival Guide series (formerly A Nurse’s Survival Guide) brings you concise, accessible content, prepared by experts in a handy quick-reference format.