Developing Healthcare Skills through Simulation

Matthew Aldridge is an experienced nurse educator with significant experience in designing and implementing simulation-based learning and teaching opportunities. He is currently based at the University of Wolverhampton, UK where he has a responsibility for simulation and clinical skills, and is also ad-interim president of INACSL Chapter Europe (https://inacsl.org/). He has worked locally, nationally and internationally to promote the use of simulation in healthcare.

Introduction: Background to the Importance of Essential Nursing Skills - Stephen Wanless and Matthew Aldridge Defining and Exploring Clinical Skills and Simulation-Based Education - Matthew Aldridge Patient Assessment - Andrew Grindrod ABCDE approach to Patient Assessment/ MEWS Observations - Chris Jones Blood Pressure, Pulse/ Heart rate, Temperature and Neurological Assessment Pain Assessment - Meriel Hawker Acting in Emergencies - Paul Knott BLS and Summoning Assistance Personal Hygiene - Barry Ricketts Bed Bath and Oral Care Elimination - Alison Eddleson Urinalysis, Bowel Care and Catheter Care Nutrition - Kim Harley and Helen Holder Feeding a patient, Fluid Balance and Nasogastric feeding Infection Prevention - Mandy Reynolds Aseptic Non-Touch Technique, Hand washing, Disposal of Sharps and Disposal of Waste Medicines Management - Matthew Aldridge Injection Technique - S/C,IM Drug Calculations, Oral Drug Administration and Storage of Medicines Respiratory Care - Catherine Easthope, Philip Jevon & Steven Webb O (2) Therapy, Respiratory Rate Measurement, Pulse Oximetry, Sputum Collection and Inhaled Medication Dealing with Mental Health Emergencies - Simon Steeves Principles of Patient Handling - Steve Wanless Managing Conflict in Healthcare - Stephen Wanless Drug Administration Errors - Robert Mapp Interview Techniques - Katie Holmes and Nathalie Turville Breaking Bad News / Dealing with Difficult Conversations - Paul Turner Incident Reporting - Tim Badger Discharge Planning - Lisa Lawton Documentation - Bernie St Aubyn and Amanda Andrews

'This book provides an essential resource for educators of clinical skills who want to utilise simulation based education to provide optimal learning opportunities for their students.' Andrew Bland, University of Huddersfield 'In this book, a team of experienced authors have put together a much needed text that takes an evidence-based, practical approach to skills development.' Lauren Mawson, University of Cumbria 'A really exciting new text.' Sarah Burden, Leeds Metropolitan University