Common Foundation Studies in Nursing,
Edition 4
By Jenny Spouse, MSc PhD DipN RN SCM RNT RCNT, Michael J. Cook, MSc(EdMgt), MSc(QuMgt), EdD Cert ED, DipN(Lond), RN, RNT and Carol Cox, BSc(Hons), Msc, MAEd, PhD, PGDipEd, CertCHP, RN
Publication Date:
09 Jan 2008
Description
An essential textbook for pre-registration nursing students, this book will be a key part of your introduction to nursing and will prepare you for entry into your chosen nursing branch. It is fully up to date in line with developments in nursing education. It includes case studies and activities to develop and test your knowledge.
CURRENT - Reflects changes and trends in healthcare
NEW LAYOUT - Sections reflect the Nursing & Midwifery Council 4 domains of knowledge that are used to assess progress
NEW MATERIAL -
- Anatomy & Physiology
- What it's like being a Nursing student
- Care Delivery
- Communication Skills
- Decision Making and Record Keeping
- Health and Safety
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Study Skills and using IT
PATIENT-CENTRED FOCUS - Reflects the needs of diverse cultures
Key Features
•An essential guide to working in health care settings for pre-registration nursing students that prepares them for entry to their chosen branch programme•Student-friendly format with extensive case studies, activities, boxes and further readingNew Features
STUDENT-FOCUSSED - Activities and case studies help make learning more interactive and funCURRENT - Reflects changes and trends in healthcare
NEW LAYOUT - Sections reflect the Nursing & Midwifery Council 4 domains of knowledge that are used to assess progress
NEW MATERIAL -
- Anatomy & Physiology
- What it's like being a Nursing student
- Care Delivery
- Communication Skills
- Decision Making and Record Keeping
- Health and Safety
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Study Skills and using IT
PATIENT-CENTRED FOCUS - Reflects the needs of diverse cultures
About the author
By Jenny Spouse, MSc PhD DipN RN SCM RNT RCNT, Formerly Associate Dean for Practice Education, St. Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwefery, City University; London, UK; Michael J. Cook, MSc(EdMgt), MSc(QuMgt), EdD Cert ED, DipN(Lond), RN, RNT, Deputy Head of Education and Development, East of Englan Strategic Health Authority, East of England Multi-Professional Deanery, Cambridge, UK; Carol Cox, BSc(Hons), Msc, MAEd, PhD, PGDipEd, CertCHP, RN, Professor of Advanced Clinical Practice, St. Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery, City University and London, UK
Table of Contents
Section 1 Personal, professional and ethical aspects of becoming a nurse
1 Becoming a nurse
2 Learning how to study and learn effectively
3 The emotional labour of nursing
4 Professional standards and rules: the professional regulatory body and the nursing student
5 Learning and working as a nursing student in a multicultural world
6 Using a ‘toolkit’ of activities in your placement
Section 2 Essentials of care delivery
7 Communication between patients, carers and health care professionals
8 Food and nutrition
9 Hygiene
Section 3 Care management
10 Working in a team
11 Managing self and setting priorities in placement
12 Decision-making in practice
13 Promoting safe practice
Appendix 1 NMC code of professional conduct
Appendix 2 NMC outcomes for entry to branch programme
Index
1 Becoming a nurse
2 Learning how to study and learn effectively
3 The emotional labour of nursing
4 Professional standards and rules: the professional regulatory body and the nursing student
5 Learning and working as a nursing student in a multicultural world
6 Using a ‘toolkit’ of activities in your placement
Section 2 Essentials of care delivery
7 Communication between patients, carers and health care professionals
8 Food and nutrition
9 Hygiene
Section 3 Care management
10 Working in a team
11 Managing self and setting priorities in placement
12 Decision-making in practice
13 Promoting safe practice
Appendix 1 NMC code of professional conduct
Appendix 2 NMC outcomes for entry to branch programme
Index
Book details
ISBN:
9780443101540
Page Count: 480
Retail Price
:
£28.99
