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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Values are a fundamental component of the provision, practice and delivery of health and social care. The development of personal and professional values is influenced by a number of factors and the values held by practitioners and their professional groups can lead to competing demands and duties that make decision-making complex. In this book, students will be encouraged to critically analyse their personal value base and those underpinning health and social care work. They will explore values in general and reflect on how these are articulated in Codes of Practice. The text will use activities and case studies to enable the reader to reflect on the relevance of values in care practice and to apply theory in their practice. The Health and Social Care Series This series of textbooks is aimed at students on Health and Social Care Foundation Degree programmes in FE and HE institutions. However, the books also provide short introductions to key topics for Common Foundation Programme modules and will be suitable for first-year undergraduate courses in a variety of Health and Social Care subject areas. Books in the series will also be useful for those returning to practice and for overseas nursing students. The series includes three types of textbook: Knowledge and Skills books; Theory and Practice books; Specialist books that cover specific professions, topics and issues. All titles in the series will address the common elements articulated in relevant sector skill frameworks, for example, Skills for Care, Skills for Health, the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A Handbook for Student Nurses is widely recommended in institutions across the UK and is essential reading for new students. The book provides an introduction to the essential background knowledge that pre-registration nursing students need as a foundation for their training. This third edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the new NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses and the most recent update of the NMC Code. It also features a completely new chapter on health promotion, and incorporates the very latest developments in nurse education and in the health service. A Handbook for Student Nurses covers the core of first-year nursing studies: Practice supervision and assessment Communication Legal and professional issues Values, ethics and cultural awareness Reflection and personal development Quality care and evidence-based practice Study skills Public health and promoting health and wellbeing An excellent introductory text for student nurses, written in a clear and illuminative style. Lecturer, Adult Nursing. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential to the practice of effective health and social care. In communicating with others, the practitioner needs to be able to use a variety of strategies to ensure professional practice, meet health and social care needs and facilitate positive working relationships. This book provides the student with the opportunity to explore the theory that underpins communication studies and provides a unique opportunity for the reader to self-assess and improve their communication and interpersonal skills. The Health and Social Care Series This series of textbooks is aimed at students on Health and Social Care Foundation Degree programmes in FE and HE institutions. However, the books also provide short introductions to key topics for Common Foundation Programme modules and will be suitable for first-year undergraduate courses in a variety of Health and Social Care subject areas. Books in the series will also be useful for those returning to practice and for overseas nursing students. The series includes three types of textbook: Knowledge and Skills books; Theory and Practice books; Specialist books that cover specific professions, topics and issues. All titles in the series will address the common elements articulated in relevant sector skill frameworks, for example, Skills for Care, Skills for Health, the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Second edition of a popular book that helps students to develop their communication and interpersonal skills. This popular book is designed to enable nursing and health care students to improve their communication and interpersonal skills. It provides an introduction to the theory that underpins communication studies and offers opportunities for students to reflect on their own practice. The book gives students helpful guidelines and tips, while emphasising that successful communication depends on the quality of the therapeutic relationship. The new edition covers: Key concepts in communication; Self-awareness and understanding our impact on others; Transactional Analysis; Listening skills; Communication skills in practice; An extended case study that brings together the concepts and principles discussed throughout the book. Communication and Interpersonal Skills uses activities, scenarios and case studies to support learning and to enable students to apply theory in their practice. It is ideal for students on nursing and health and social care courses who want to use their communication skills to improve the quality of care they offer to their patients and service users. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. From the Foreword by Cecilia Anim, OBE (RCN President, 2015-2018): an enjoyable, touching and inspirational read for all those involved in the lives of people with learning disabilities Caring for People with Learning Disabilities is a concise introduction to the subject which covers all aspects of the care and support of the learning disabilities patient, for the non-specialist. All people with learning disabilities are entitled to the same high standard of care as people who do not have a learning disability and to have their health and care needs met in full. The vast majority of student nurses, practising nurses and healthcare professionals are not learning disability specialists, but they still need to provide care for patients with learning disabilities, often for health needs that are not related to the persons disability. The book covers a wide range of issues and aims to: Improve knowledge and understanding of what learning disability is and what it means to live with a learning disability. Provide practical advice and suggestions to improve the quality of care provided to people with learning disabilities. Written in a jargon-free style, the book has numerous practical examples and case studies to help the reader frame the special requirements of the learning disabilities patient in the healthcare setting. This book will help nurses and carers improve their understanding of learning disability and provide the high quality care to which people with learning disabilities are entitled. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. From the Foreword by Candy Cooley, formerly Genetics Awareness Programme Lead at the NHS National Genetics and Genomics Education Centre: What a delight it is to read a book which takes complex scientific concepts and ensures they are understandable by all. With activities and answers, reflection points and a glossary, this interactive textbook supports the Fit for Practice in the Genetics Era competence framework, offering an introduction to the theory of genetics and then using common genetic conditions/disorders as case studies to help students apply theory to practice and examine the service user experience. Genetics is written by an experienced teacher of health care sciences and is ideal for student nurses who need to demonstrate and apply knowledge of genetics and genomics. It is also suitable for other health care students and for qualified practitioners who would like to refresh their knowledge of the subject. From lecturer reviews: A well written and nicely laid out genetics text at an appropriate level for adult nursing students. Fabulous text, student friendly. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Neonatal Care provides student midwives, student nurses, nursery nurses and senior health care assistants with a practical and theoretical guide to all aspects of basic neonatal care. All chapters are mapped where appropriate to the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (2004) and the NMC Standards of proficiency for pre-registration midwifery education (2004). The role of the health care assistant is increasing significantly, particularly in the postnatal care of mother and baby, and there is a requirement for them to develop knowledge and skills to support their developing role. This book will enable HCAs to gain an understanding of basic neonatal care, including the identification of issues that may need to be referred to someone with more advanced skills. The chapters provide a gradual progression through the types of neonatal services available, the care the neonate may require and why, and the midwife or nurses role in facilitating neonatal care within the family. There is also consideration of cultural and diversity issues, communication, and legal and professional matters pertinent to caring for the neonate. All chapters have specific learning outcomes and self assessment exercises to enable readers to assess and track their own progress. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Palliative Care: Learning in Practice is an interactive textbook based on models of open learning, action learning, work-based learning, critical companionship and reflective practice. It has been designed to be used as a flexible learning resource in a variety of situations with local support from colleagues, professional and practice development staff, managers and educators. The chapters have been written in a straightforward, open learning style and include activities, examples, case studies, useful websites, recommended sources of information and references. The text is designed to enable the reader to gain, improve and update their knowledge and skills, and to take on more responsibility for their own learning and development. This book covers the following topics: Essential concepts in palliative care Assessment Anxiety and depression Breathlessness Fatigue Pain Quality improvement Palliative Care is suitable for qualified nurses in any setting that has palliative care patients. This will include registered nurses in hospitals, care homes, hospices and working in the community. The resource is also suitable for care assistants, members of multidisciplinary and multiprofessional teams and pre- and post-registration students taking modules on palliative care. This textbook has been produced in association with the RCN Palliative Nursing Forum. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. Confidentiality is a tricky concept in health care that can be difficult to understand, but it does not have to be. This book is a handy pocket-sized guide that clarifies the obligations that a health care practitioner has to their patient and the patients personal information. It places confidentiality in the clinical setting and relates the principles of confidentiality to your practice.From Caldicott Guardians to public interest, via Lasting Power of Attorney, its full of practical detail about:what confidentiality is and why it is importantwhat constitutes confidential informationwhen information can be sharedwho information can be shared withwhen information must be sharedWritten by an experienced lecturer with input provided by current nursing students, this guidance is produced with you in mind and you can carry it with you at all times! This pocket guide is designed to demystify the subject of Confidentiality for all those working in health and social care. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. Physician Associate placements can be daunting youll be working in a range of settings and supporting patients with a variety of conditions. There are new colleagues to work with, and newly learned theories to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placements much more enjoyable and less stressful.From ABCDE assessment to professionalism, its full of practical detail, hints and tips.Written by two highly experienced Physician Associate educators with key input from students this guidance is really produced with you in mind.Pocket-sized format carry it with you at all times.Space to make your own notes be it new terminology, your learning objectives, or just the names of your new colleagues!Be proactive and make the most of your placements by having this book to hand from the start. Placements can be daunting to the unprepared. This pocket guide is designed to make Physician Associate placements more enjoyable and less stressful and to help students get the most out of their practice learning experience. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. Breaking bad news is a common cause of anxiety for healthcare professionals. This book is a handy pocket-sized guide that will help you fulfil this difficult task as well as possible.This book will introduce you to a new model and mnemonic:S Set the sceneU Understand your patients perspectiveP Prepare your patientP Pass on the informationO Observe silenceR Respect and respond to emotionT Time for questions and clarificationS Summary and closeWritten by an experienced lecturer in palliative care, with input provided by current healthcare students and with space for your own notes, this guidance is produced with you in mind and you can carry it with you at all times. Breaking bad news is a common cause of anxiety for healthcare professionals. This book introduces the SUPPORTS model of guidance to help healthcare professionals deliver bad news well. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. Consent is a concept that can be complex and difficult to understand, but it does not have to be. This book is a handy pocket-sized guide to the consent process that treats consent as an essential part of your everyday practice.From assent to self-determination, via legally valid consent, its full of practical detail about:what consent iswho can give consentthe ways in which consent can be givenwhen consent can be givenhow you can work with your patient through the consent process.Written by an experienced lecturer with input provided by current nursing students, this guidance is produced with you in mind and you can carry it with you at all times! This pocket guide is designed to demystify the subject of Consent for all those working in health and social care. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. Effective record-keeping is essential to health care. This book is a handy pocket-sized guide to keeping good health records that treats the process as an integral part of your everyday practice.Every healthcare practitioner is expected to record their interactions with a patient in the patients health record, and this pocket guide is full of practical detail about:what a health record is and what its purpose ishow health records are managedwho has access to health recordsthe importance of maintaining a patient's health recordbest practice in keeping recordsWritten by an experienced lecturer with input provided by current nursing students, this guidance is produced with you in mind and you can carry it with you at all times! This pocket guide is designed to demystify the subject of Records and Record-keeping for all those working in health and social care. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. A handy pocket guide to help learning disability student nurses prepare for their practice placements.Learning disability nursing placements can be daunting youll be working in a range of settings and supporting vulnerable individuals with a variety of learning disabilities. There are new colleagues to work with, and newly learned nursing theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placements much more enjoyable and less stressful.From augmentative and alternative communication to safeguarding, via positive behaviour support, its full of practical detail, hints and tips.Written by a team of students, lecturers and practising learning disability nurses this guidance is really produced with you in mind.Pocket-sized format carry it with you at all times.Space to make your own notes be it uniform policy, new terminology, or just the names of your new colleagues!Reduce your stress and make the most of your placements by having this book to hand from the start. A handy pocket guide to help learning disability nursing students prepare for their practice placements.Placements can be daunting to the unprepared. This pocket guide is designed to make learning disability placements more enjoyable and less stressful and to help student nurses get the most out of their practice learning experience. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. A pocket-sized guide to help nursing students prepare for their critical care placement.Critical care placements can be daunting youll be working in a demanding setting and caring for people when they are critically ill and at their most vulnerable. There is a large amount of new information to take in, and newly learned nursing theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placement a less stressful and more rewarding learning experience.From advanced life support to urinalysis, via myocardial infarction, its full of practical detail, hints and tips.Written by current nursing students and edited by a senior lecturer this guidance is really produced with you in mind.Pocket-sized format carry it with you at all times.Space to make your own notes be it new information, unfamiliar terminology, or just the names of your new colleaguesReduce your stress and make the most of your placement by having this book to hand from the start.Pocket Guides is a series of handy, pocket-sized books designed to help students make the most of their practice learning experiences. A pocket-sized guide to help nursing students prepare for their critical care placement.Clinical placements can be intimidating to the unprepared. This pocket guide is designed to make critical care health placements less stressful and to help student nurses get the most out of their time in the critical care setting. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. A handy pocket guide to help occupational therapy students prepare for their practice placements.Occupational Therapy placements can be daunting youll be working in a range of settings and supporting individuals with a variety of conditions. There are new colleagues to work with, and newly learned theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placements much more enjoyable and less stressful.From basic equipment to role emerging placements, via positive risk taking, its full of practical detail, hints and tips.Written by a senior lecturer with key input from students this guidance is really produced with you in mind.Pocket-sized format carry it with you at all times.Space to make your own notes be it uniform policy, new terminology, or just the names of your new colleagues!Reduce your stress and make the most of your placements by having this book to hand from the start. A handy pocket guide to help Occupational Therapy students prepare for their practice placements.Placements can be daunting to the unprepared. This pocket guide is designed to make occupational therapy placements more enjoyable and less stressful and to help students get the most out of their practice learning experience. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. Paramedic placements can be daunting youll be working in a range of settings and supporting individuals with a variety of conditions. There are new colleagues to work with, and newly learned theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placements much more enjoyable and less stressful.From ambulance placements to stroke assessment, via manual handling, its full of practical detail, hints and tips.Written by an experienced lecturer with key input from students this guidance is really produced with you in mind.Pocket-sized format carry it with you at all times.Space to make your own notes be it uniform policy, new terminology, or just the names of your new colleagues!Reduce your stress and make the most of your placements by having this book to hand from the start. A handy pocket guide to help Paramedic students prepare for their practice placements.Placements can be daunting to the unprepared. This pocket guide is designed to make paramedic placements more enjoyable and less stressful and to help students get the most out of their practice learning experience. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. A handy, pocket-sized guide designed to help student nurses make the most of their community nursing placements.Community placements can be daunting youll be working in a variety of settings, caring for a range of individual people and families with different needs, often in their own homes. There are new colleagues to work with, and newly learned nursing theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placements much more enjoyable and less stressful.From absence policy to palliative care, via home visiting, its full of practical detail, hints and tips.Written by experienced lecturers with the input of current nursing students this guidance is really produced with you inmind.Pocket-sized format carry it with you at all times.Space to make your own notes be it uniform policy, observations about the community youre supporting, or just the names of your new colleagues!Reduce your stress and make the most of your community placement by having this book to hand from the start.Pocket Guides is a series of handy, pocket-sized books designed to help students make the most of their practice learning experiences. A handy, pocket-sized guide designed to help student nurses make the most of their community nursing placements.Community placements can be daunting to the unprepared. This pocket guide will make placements more enjoyable and less stressful, so that you get the most out of your time in the community. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. This guide is designed to help physiotherapy students prepare for their placements.Physiotherapy placements can be daunting youll be working in a variety of settings and supporting individuals with a range of conditions. There are new colleagues to work with, and newly learnt theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placements much more enjoyable and less stressful.From absence policy to SOAP notes, via moving and handling, its full of practical detail, hints and tips.Written by a team of experienced physiotherapy lecturers and with critical input from their students this guidance is really produced with you in mind.Pocket-sized format carry it with you at all times.Space to make your own notes be it uniform policy, new terminology, or just the names of your new colleagues!Reduce your stress and make the most of your placements by having this book to hand from the start.Pocket Guides is a series of handy, pocket-sized books designed to help students make the most of their practice learning experiences. This guide is designed to help physiotherapy students prepare for their placements.Placements can be intimidating to the unprepared. This handy pocket-sized book is designed to make your physiotherapy placements more enjoyable and less stressful, to help you get the most out of your practice learning experience. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. Working in multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) is an essential part of providing patient-centred care. This pocket guide has been written primarily by students, guided by two experienced lecturers, and is aimed at nursing, allied health and social care students seeking to develop their teamworking skills.This book will help you to understand the principles of collaboration and teamwork. You will learn:the core principles of multidisciplinary working, student roles within the MDT and why different perspectives are vital to enhance patient experienceabout the importance of civility and inclusivity towards each otherabout the complexity of managing differing priorities, potential conflicts between professionals and communication strategieshow effective MDT working not only benefits patients but also boosts professional growth and developmentstrategies, tips and tools to enhance your ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams of health and social care professionals.Written by students for students, and developed with the support of the Council of Deans of Health Student Leadership Programme. This pocket guide will help you to understand the principles of collaboration and teamwork in the context of health and social care. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. A handy pocket guide to help mental health student nurses prepare for their practice placements.Mental health nursing placements can be daunting youll be working in a variety of settings and supporting individuals with a range of mental health problems. There are new colleagues to work with, and newly learned nursing theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placements much more enjoyable and less stressful.From absence policy to personal safety, via least restrictive practice, its full of practical detail, hints and tips.Written by a team comprising an experienced mental health lecturer, a Practice Education Facilitator and two recently qualified mental health nurses this guidance is really produced with you in mind.Pocket-sized format carry it with you at all times.Space to make your own notes be it uniform policy, new terminology, or just the names of your new colleagues!Reduce your stress and make the most of your placements by having this book to hand from the start.Pocket Guides is a series of handy, pocket-sized books designed to help students make the most of their practice learning experiences. A handy pocket guide to help mental health nursing students prepare for their practice placements.Placements can be daunting to the unprepared. This pocket guide is designed to make mental health placements more enjoyable and less stressful and to help student nurses get the most out of their practice learning experience. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. A handy, pocket-sized guide designed to help student nurses prepare for their clinical placements.Clinical placements are an essential part of nurse training, but they can be extremely daunting, especially for new nursing students.This unique pocket guide provides a wealth of practical detail, tips and advice to help the student nurse get to grips with and make the most of their practice learning experiences. The information is presented in digestible chunks (lists, tables, bullets, even cartoons) so you can find the essential information quickly without wading through pages of text, and there is space to add notes specific to the particular placement.The pocket-sized format means the book is extremely portable (it really will fit in a pocket!) and the ring binding allows it to be opened flat useful when adding your own notes, for example.Written by recent nursing graduates based on their own experiences, reviewed by students and checked by a clinical supervisor this guidance has been produced specifically with student nurses in mind.What lecturers are saying about Clinical Placements:"A practical book that provides students with a range of essential information, tips and advice about what to expect on clinical placement which should help them to make the most out of their placement. Information is easy to access making it easy for students to quickly navigate information. The small spiral bound format makes it accessible and ideal for students to keep in their uniform pocket.""This book is just what is needed, relevant information that will help students make the most out of their placement and reduce the anxiety!""I have had a look through the Pocket Guide Clinical Placements book and think that it's an excellent little book that will support students in preparing for their first placement and future placements until they gain confidence. There is just the right mix of appropriate illustrations and text and I particularly like the areas for notes that can be added if needed.""I found this an excellent little resource for students as well as a reminder for staff."Pocket Guides is a series of handy, pocket-sized books designed to help students make the most of their practice learning experiences. A pocket-sized guide designed to help student nurses prepare for clinical placements. Clinical placements are part of every student nurse's learning pathway but they can be intimidating to the unprepared. This book aims to make placements more enjoyable and less stressful, to help you make the most of your time on the wards. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. A handy, pocket-sized guide designed to make placements more enjoyable and less stressful for children's nursing students.Childrens nursing placements can be daunting youll be working in a variety of settings and caring for a range of children and their families when they are at their most vulnerable. You will have new colleagues to work with, and newly learned nursing theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placements much more enjoyable and less stressful.From absence policy to paediatric early warning scores, via faeces, its full of practicaldetail, hints and tips.Written by experienced lecturers with top tips provided by current nursing students this guidance is really produced withyou in mind.Pocket-sized format carry it with you at all times.Space to make your own notes be it uniform policy, new terminology, or just the names of your new colleagues!Reduce your stress and make the most of your placement by having this book to hand from the start.Pocket Guides is a series of handy, pocket-sized books designed to help students make the most of their practice learning experiences. A handy, pocket-sized guide designed to make children's nursing placements more enjoyable and less stressful.Placements are part of every student nurse's learning pathway but they can be intimidating to the unprepared. This pocket guide is designed to help children's nursing students get the most out of their placements. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. All radiotherapy students have to undertake clinical placements. These are daunting and challenging experiences: students have to deal with qualified staff, patients, and practices and equipment that will differ from what they have been taught in the classroom. This book gives students essential practical advice to help them in these placements. It is intended as a companion that students can carry and refer to; the format is small enough to fit into the pocket of a uniform, and there is a section for students to make their own notes.Written by a student who was the Society of Radiographers Student of the Year in 2013, this book is crammed with practical detail to help all students get to grips with their clinical placements. Writtenby a recently qualified student, who was the Society of Radiographers Studentof the Year in 2013, the Pocket Guide for Radiography in Clinical Practice is crammed with practical detail to help allstudents get to grips with their clinical placements. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses is a user-friendly introduction for student nurses that guides you from the basics to the core calculations required in a healthcare setting. To qualify as a registered nurse you will need to demonstrate proficiency and accuracy when calculating dosages of prescribed medicines. The second edition of Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses features even more worked examples and practice tests, all designed to increase your confidence and competence in calculating drug dosages and performing other important clinical calculations a critical issue in improving patient safety. Key benefits: Diagnostic test to assess your existing skills and knowledge. Back to basics chapter uses a step-by-step approach to ensure understanding tested by nursing lecturers and their students. Self-assessment tests throughout each chapter enable you to monitor your progress. Extensive worked examples use authentic scenarios to set learning in context. Summary tests provide practice for numeracy exams. Covers drug dosages and other clinical calculations such as pressure ulcer risk assessment tools, National Early Warning Score, hydration and fluid balance, Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool, BMI and ideal body weight. Answers provided for all tests. The book also features: Error alerts pointing out common errors and why they are sometimes made. Sense checks to help you avoid fundamental errors. Tips to help with calculations and relate them to clinical practice. Appendices covering safe administration of medicine, routes of administration, medication administration records, drug glossary, a handy multiplication grid and simple conversion tables. Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses is required reading: Before the numeracy test at your student nurse interview. During your university course as you prepare for further numeracy exams. In practice as you get to grips with drug doses, BMI, drip rates, fluid balance, etc. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Spiral. Condizione: new. Spiral. Radiotherapy placements can be daunting youll be working in a demanding setting and caring for people when they are at their most vulnerable. There is a large amount of new information to take in, new colleagues to work with, and newly learned theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placement less stressful and a more rewarding learning experience.From pretreatment, through image-guided treatments, to side-effect management and aftercare, its full of practical detail, hints and tips.Written by a former College of Radiographers Student of the Year and by two highly experienced practising therapeutic radiographers this guidance is really produced with you in mind.Pocket-sized format carry it with you at all times.Space to make your own notes be it local protocols, new terminology, or just the names of your new colleagues!Reduce your stress and make the most of your placements by having this book to hand from the start. This pocket guide is crammed with practical detail to help radiotherapy students get to grips with their clinical placements. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A Handbook for Trainee Nursing Associates provides a concise introduction to the essential background knowledge that aspiring nursing associates need as a foundation for their training.Each chapter is linked to the outcomes of the NMC Standards of proficiency for nursing associates. This book will underpin your studies and enable you to support registered nurses in caring for people in a variety of health and care settings. It will also give a solid grounding for nursing associates who want to follow the progression route into graduate nursing.Packed with activities to help you apply theory to contemporary practice, A Handbook for Trainee Nursing Associates covers the core of your studies:Study skillsProfessional and communication skillsValues and ethicsSociety and healthPsychology and healthPublic health and health promotionResearch and evidence-based practiceMental healthLearning disabilitiesA Handbook for Trainee Nursing Associates gives you an accessible introduction to the knowledge and understanding you will need at the start of your training and into your healthcare career. A concise introduction to the essential background knowledge that aspiring nursing associates need as a foundation for their training. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses is a user-friendly introduction for student nurses that guides you from the basics to the core calculations required in a healthcare setting.To qualify as a registered nurse you will need to demonstrate proficiency and accuracy when calculating dosages of prescribed medicines. The second edition of Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses features even more worked examples and practice tests, all designed to increase your confidence and competence in calculating drug dosages and performing other important clinical calculations a critical issue in improving patient safety.Key benefits:Diagnostic test to assess your existing skills and knowledge.Back to basics chapter uses a step-by-step approach to ensure understanding tested by nursing lecturers and their students.Self-assessment tests throughout each chapter enable you to monitor your progress.Extensive worked examples use authentic scenarios to set learning in context.Summary tests provide practice for numeracy exams.Covers drug dosages and other clinical calculations such as pressure ulcer risk assessment tools, National Early Warning Score, hydration and fluid balance, Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool, BMI and ideal body weight.Answers provided for all tests.The book also features:Error alerts pointing out common errors and why they are sometimes made.Sense checks to help you avoid fundamental errors.Tips to help with calculations and relate them to clinical practice.Appendices covering safe administration of medicine, routes of administration, medication administration records, drug glossary, a handy multiplication grid and simple conversion tables.Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses is required reading:Before the numeracy test at your student nurse interview.During your university course as you prepare for further numeracy exams.In practice as you get to grips with drug doses, BMI, drip rates, fluid balance, etc. Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses is a bestselling introduction for student nurses which guides the reader from the basics through to core clinical calculations.The second edition features even more worked examples and practice tests to help you develop your proficiency and accuracy. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Starting a nursing course as a mature student can be a daunting prospect. How to Thrive as a Mature Student Nurse will you help you to deal with the challenges you may face during your course.Packed full of advice, the book will guide you through your student nurse journey from the very first week all the way to your celebration when you become a registered nurse.Personal accounts show how the author coped with challenges herself.Dos and Donts will help you to balance competing demands on your time. Top tips summarise the advice given in each chapter, including tips for students who have children. Each chapter ends with a set of Common worries answered that focus on worries and doubts that mature students often experience. This book will prepare you for life as a mature student nurse and support you all the way through to graduation.Lenka Huntley was a frequent contributor to Nursing Standard Student during her course, and this book is the book she wished she had had to help cope with the challenges and thrive as a mature student nurse. She qualified as a registered nurse in 2022. Packed full of useful advice, this book will prepare you for life as a mature student nurse and support you all the way through to graduation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A handy pocket guide to help mental health student nurses prepare for their practice placements. Mental health nursing placements can be daunting youll be working in a variety of settings and supporting individuals with a range of mental health problems. There are new colleagues to work with, and newly learned nursing theory to put into practice. This pocket guide is designed to make your placements much more enjoyable and less stressful. From absence policy to personal safety, via least restrictive practice, its full of practical detail, hints and tips. Written by a team comprising an experienced mental health lecturer, a Practice Education Facilitator and two recently qualified mental health nurses this guidance is really produced with you in mind. Pocket-sized format carry it with you at all times. Space to make your own notes be it uniform policy, new terminology, or just the names of your new colleagues! Reduce your stress and make the most of your placements by having this book to hand from the start. Pocket Guides is a series of handy, pocket-sized books designed to help students make the most of their practice learning experiences. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.