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Now in its fourth edition, this peer-reviewed and updated edition of The Auxiliary Nurse has been raised to Level 5 on the NQF and its content covers the requirements of the new Nursing Auxiliary qualification. Existing chapters have been expanded on and chapters on Pharmacology and Communication added. To meet the requirements of the new curriculum, sections on nursing the disabled and palliative care have been added to the chapter on Vulnerable Groups. Great care has been taken to ensure that the content of this book is relevant, up-to-date and accessible.

This updated edition of The Auxiliary Nurse expands and builds on the previous edition. In addition to content that covers the entire curriculum for learners preparing to write the SANC examinations, the new edition offers more in-depth information that will lead to an enhanced learning experience. A new chapter on vulnerable groups and the latest information on breastfeeding and HIV have been added. New developments in healthcare are also discussed, such as evidence-based practice and integrated care pathways, as well as the most recent information on CPR and first aid.