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 Elsevier Inspection Copies

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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

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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.

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 reading

New Features

STUDENT-FOCUSSED - Activities and case studies help make learning more interactive and fun

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

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

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

ISBN: 9780443101540

Page Count: 480

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