Fundamentals of Nursing & Midwifery

Book excerpt: A trusted person-centred resource to start you on the path to professional success Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery is a popular foundational nursing text specifically developed for Australian and New Zealand students. This comprehensive resource provides a detailed overview of key information with person-centred care highlighted throughout to focus on the individualistic, interactive and holistic nature of nursing and midwifery practice. It uses accessible language that introduces students to the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’ of nursing and midwifery. It focuses not only on a person’s physical healthcare needs, but also on the intellectual, emotional, sociocultural and spiritual aspects of care. In this way, students learn to be holistic health care professionals while acquiring the foundational knowledge, procedures and skills required for successful nursing or midwifery practice.