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A Handbook for Student Nurses: Introducing Key Issues Relevant for Practice

By WENDY BENBOW and GILL JORDAN

 
   

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Description

A Handbook for Student Nurses is a comprehensive introduction to the essential background knowledge and understanding that pre-registration nursing students need to gain in order to have a foundation on which to build the rest of their training. Providing crucial context and an examination of key issues, this book encapsulates the core of first-year nursing in one cost-effective resource.

This interactive textbook supports learners with case studies and examples, activities and reflection points, a glossary and references. Key documents, legislation and reports are introduced and further reading offers a guide to further information on the topic covered and website links to relevant organisations. The book acts both as learning support and as a reference resource that is easy to dip into for key information.

A Handbook for Student Nurses is also suitable for:
* People returning to nursing who require an update on the latest developments in the profession;
* Those considering a career in nursing and looking for an introduction to the profession;
* Health care assistants, assistant practitioners and students studying on Foundation Degree, NVQ and Access programmes looking to increase their understanding of the framework in which they practice.

 

Key Features

* In-depth introduction for first-year nursing students;
* Also suitable for those Returning to Practice and Health Care Assistants;
* Case studies and examples;
* Activities and reflection points;
* Glossary and further reading.

 

Author Biographies

Wendy Benbow is a freelance consultant. Formerly, Senior Lecturer and joint Programme Leader for the Overseas Nursing Programme at the University of Bournemouth.

Gill Jordan is Senior Lecturer and joint Programme Leader for the Overseas Nursing Programme at the University of Bournemouth.

 

Reviews
‘This text covers the basic professional issues required by all nurses and will be invaluable to students, especially in the foundation year. This has already been put on our reading lists for students.’ (Lecturer, City University, London

‘Excellent textbook that provides up-to-date and relevant information for pre- and post-registration nursing students.’ (Lecturer, University of Leeds)

‘I found this to be an excellent resource and I feel students new to the profession would find it extremely useful. I was impressed with how up-to-date it is, including the Darzi Report which is less than a year old. The book is well-organised, highly readable and accessible. It is suitable for all branches/fields of Nursing, and suitable for all nurses – students, Return to Nursing students and those who just want to update their knowledge of NHS organisations and nurse education.’ (Lecturer, University of the West of England)

‘This is a ‘simple’ but straightforward introduction to the key issues and terms student nurses need to know as they commence their training. It is pleasing to see health promotion, interprofessionalism and cultural diversity feature as key issues and this book will support all the learning our undergraduates face in their first year both in university and practice.’ (Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University)
Contents List
Introduction
Author biographies

1. Nurse Education

2. IT and Study Skills

3. Communication

4. The Provision of Health Care in the UK

5. Legal and Professional Issues

6. Ethical Issues

7. The UK as a Culturally Diverse Society

8. Quality Assurance

9. Evidence-based Practice

10. Health Promotion

11. Interprofessional Practice

12. Reflection, Supervision and Portfolio

References
Website references
Index

Edition: 1
Price: £14.00
Pub. Date: 09 October 2009
ISBN: 978 1 906052 19 5
No. of Pages: 240
Status: Published and Available to Buy
 
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