Art and Science of Foot Care Textbook 3rd Ed, Paperback

This essential textbook offers the necessary information to start a career in nursing foot care in Canada and serves as a vital reference for students, as well as both new and experienced foot care nurses, healthcare professionals, and administrators.   It is the foundational textbook for several foot care nursing programs in Canada, including Foot Canada Training's Advanced Foot Care Nurse Program. It is also being used as a model for similar programs in other countries.

This peer-reviewed third edition of The Art and Science of Foot Care is an updated revision of the 2020 version.  It provides a comprehensive resource for both practitioners and students in the field of nursing foot care. The authors, Cindy L.M. Lazenby, RN,and Julie Gauthier, BAH, B.Ed., collaborated to make it a leading resource for foot care nurses, practitioners and students, and present a clear and accessible overview of both established and emerging best practices, along with care techniques essential for standardizing foot care and education. 

This textbook is designed primarily to serve as a practical guide for those pursuing a career in nursing foot care, while also being a valuable resource for other healthcare professionals interested in foot health and complex lower-leg conditions. Additionally, it acts as an important tool for clinics, community libraries, and patient education. It includes a refreshed collection of new images, an expanded glossary, updated infection prevention and control guidelines, and an enhanced emphasis on the core responsibilities of the foot care nurse.