International Nurses Day 2024

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International Nurses Day is commemorated every year on the 12th May (the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth), in recognition of the bravery and selfless contributions of nurses around the world. Every year, this day is marked by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) with the production and distribution of nursing resources and evidence.

The theme for 2024 is Our Nurses, Our Future: the economic power of care, which creates healthy people and societies. It's time to advocate for a shift in policy and perspective on the funding of nursing, as the undervaluing of nursing's impact on society has been widely undervalued.

With this in mind, we're sharing some of the key developments made by incredible nurses throughout history, which you can find here.

To help inspire the next generation of nurses, we're sharing some free content from our top nursing textbooks and guides. You can also win these books over on our Twitter channel: @SageHealthInfo

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Practical Prescribing for Nurses

Barry Strickland-Hodge, Rebecca Dickinson, Helen Bradbury

This accessible and engaging textbook covers the full spectrum of knowledge from the policy and legal aspects of working with medicines, through to the pharmacology of drugs as well as the practical skills required to make a diagnosis and work effectively with patients. It is structured around the Royal Pharmaceutical Society framework for all prescribers and the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses. A complete resource that will ensure students are fully prepared and ready to prescribe.

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Understanding Anatomy and Physiology in Nursing

John Knight, Yamni Nigam, Jayne Cutter

Covering all the key aspects of anatomy and physiology that nursing students need to know, this second edition condenses vast amounts of scientific information into short, concise, and easily accessible chapters. It introduces aspiring nurses to all of the vital information on this tricky subject, from an overview of cells, blood, and the major organ systems through to key developmental stages, genetics and ageing. Case studies link core principles of anatomy and physiology to common real-world clinical scenarios, helping students apply this knowledge to their everyday working practice.

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Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Nursing

Sarah Ashelford, Justine Reynsford, Vanessa Taylor

Written in clear language and specifically for the nursing context, the new edition of this bestselling book is your ultimate guide to pathophysiology and pharmacology. Through a uniquely integrated approach, the book develops your knowledge of both the pathology of common conditions and their pharmacological treatment. This holistic approach builds your knowledge of the key concepts and processes, with real world examples illustrating their application to nursing practice.

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Essential Clinical Skills in Nursing

Deborah Rowberry, Lee Gauntlett, Libor Hurt

Taking a holistic and inclusive approach, the book presents both the theory, rationale and ‘how to’ of each procedure, as well as crucial interconnected skills such as communication, clinical reasoning and person-centred practice.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion have been included in each chapter of this book. To ensure that it represents a diverse group of students and patients, recommendations of DEI consultants have been incorporated throughout this title. Each chapter promotes critical thinking and creates discussions that are important to marginalised groups.

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Listen to a Podcast on Practical Prescribing:

Join authors Barry Strickland-Hodge, Rebecca Dickinson, and Hellen Bradbury as they discuss Practical Prescribing for Nurses, their new comprehensive textbook with Sage.

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