Traces the origins of nursing theories through their founders. This book provides the personal story on some of the nursing leaders, clinicians and theorists so the reader can understand the context within which the nursing pioneer developed their theory. It attempts to explain the theories and practice of nursing.

Over 90 percent of people with mental health problems take medication. Nurses now have the authority to prescribe this medication should they so wish. However, all nurses have a duty of care to administer medication safely. This book discusses prescribing decisions in schizophrenia, depression, anxiety and insomnia.

Captures a range of individual stories about patients living with psychosis. This book provides an overview of psychosis and schizophrenia and demonstrates the range of experiences and recovery approaches.

Discusses the need for skillful facilitation, high quality mentoring and the necessity for good support networks. This book describes the 12 principles of reflection and the many ways it can be facilitated. It attempts to support the claims that reflection can be a catalyst for enhancing clinical competence, and professional self-confidence.

This text examines sexual health from a range of perspectives. Issues examined include: politics and sexual relations; culture and ethnicity; midwifery and child health; mental health; paediatrics; purchasers and providers; sexuality and terminal care; and ethics and law.

Contains ideas, principles and guidelines for a number of common and sometimes unexpected situations that newly qualified nurses are likely to encounter. This book provides readers with key information to tackle daily tasks at work with confidence.