A Companion to the Overseas Nurses Programme - Brossura

Hulse, Jackie

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0132386399 ISBN 13: 9780132386395

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2007

Riassunto

This book covers everything that the overseas student will need before and during their studies on the Overseas Nursing Programme (ONP).

Techniques are covered to help with work and studying, as well as plenty of exercises and activities to help the student towards success. It provides information to guide the student both through the ONP and also working in the NHS. It also makes the student aware of the responsibilities that both they and their employers have as they begin working.

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Welcome to your companion to the Overseas Nurses Programme!  Whether you are considering applying for the programme, or have already started, it will tell you all you need to know about nursing in the UK.

 

Using the book, you’ll learn some techniques designed to make your work and studies here easier, as well as plenty of exercises and activities to help you towards success.  It will provide you with information that will be your guide through the ONP, and also help you to become aware of the responsibilities that both you and your employers have as you begin working.

 

 

• Looks at the role of the nurse in the UK, how health care is delivered in this country, and what you will need to achieve during the ONP

• Covers issues relating to living and working in a multicultural society, and the communication and language skills you will need to develop in your practice. 

• Reflective practice  is also examined, and a chapter on placement issues will help you understand the guidance and support that you will receive during your studies.

 

Do remember that the ONP is about valuing and adapting your wide and interesting nursing experience.

Good Luck!

 

Contenuti:

Foreword

Introduction

 

Chapter 1 How can I get the best out of my overseas nurses' programme?

 

Chapter 2 The role of the nurse in the UK: meeting the competencies of the Overseas Nurses Programme

 

Chapter 3 How is health care in the UK funded and organised?

 

Chapter  4 What can I expect from my placement?

Chapter 5 What will it be like living and working in the UK? Introducing a multicultural workforce for a multicultural society

Chapter 6 Communication skills and 'UK health care English'

Chapter 7 What does the future hold for you as a nurse in the UK?

Glossary

Index

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0132386399
• ISBN 13: 9780132386395
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 176