The Roper-Logan-Tierney Model of Nursing - Nancy Roper, Winifred W. Logan, Alison J. Tierney

This book is the ultimate bible for first level student nurses. When you first undertake your nursing studies universities tend to give you a broad reading list which can be quite confusing and somewhat intimidating. Choosing the right study aids particularly when books are very expensive can be an extremely daunting experience. The beauty of this book is that the Nursing model it discusses "The twelve activities of daily living" are practised ...
...of patients are based around the Roper, Logan and Tierney model of nursing and include.

Maintaining a safe environment
Communicating
Breathing
Eating and Drinking
Eliminating
Personal cleansing and dressing
Controlling body temperature
Mobilising
Working and Playing
Expressing sexuality
Sleeping
Dying

These concepts aim to fully address a patients ... more

This book is the ultimate bible for first level student nurses. When you first undertake your nursing studies universities tend to give you a broad reading list which can be quite confusing and somewhat intimidating. Choosing the right study aids particularly when books are very expensive can be an extremely daunting experience. The beauty of this book is that the Nursing model it discusses "The twelve activities of daily living" are practised in the majority of hospitals up and down the country. Most Nursing assessments of patients are based around the Roper, Logan and Tierney model of nursing and include.

Maintaining a safe environment
Communicating
Breathing
Eating and Drinking
Eliminating
Personal cleansing and dressing
Controlling body temperature
Mobilising
Working and Playing
Expressing sexuality
Sleeping
Dying

These concepts aim to fully address a patients needs and a subsequent care plan can be put into place by considering each activity individually. The nurse can then tailor a specific plan of care to meet that individuals requirements.

Advantages of this book are that it is a model which is currently being practised and is very relevant in the clinical setting. An understanding of its concepts will enable the first level student to have an understanding of how to assess and plan a strategy of care for patients. At some point or other you will most likely be required to write an essay on the Roper, Logan and Tierney model of care.
Invaluable even after qualification.
Easy to read and explains things in simple terminology.

Disadvantages:

Expensive (But worth the money) 

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