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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A working grasp of numeracy and basic mathematical skills is vital in modern nursing. Many student nurses have only a limited knowledge of the subject and struggle to get to get to grips with the key principles and calculations they need to know. Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nursesis a user-friendly introduction to the subject which guides the reader from the basics through to the core calculations required in a healthcare setting. Using extensive worked examples the author links the abstract mathematics to real-world situations to help the reader understand the subject in the context of their nursing practice. Rather than simply training by rote, the book features Sense Checks, Top Tips and Error Alerts to encourage the reader to develop their overall numeracy skills, and thus minimise the possibility of future errors. . 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 assessmentCommunicationLegal and professional issuesValues, ethics and cultural awarenessReflection and personal developmentQuality care and evidence-based practiceStudy skillsPublic 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. How to Thrive as a Newly Qualified Nurse provides a structured programme of support for nursing students and newly qualified nurses during their first year qualified. Packed with practical examples, tips and advice, and featuring vignettes from recently qualified nurses, this book will help you to: Choose your first nursing post and secure the job you really wantStructure your learning and development in the early stages of your careerWork in a team, prioritise your care-giving and delegate to othersUnderstand safe staffing, patient acuity and dependency tools, care planning, and risk assessment toolsLearn how to escalate concerns and report incidents. Heres what some of our student and NQN reviewers said: The writing style and tone of voice is just right, it reads as though I'm having a conversation with a knowledgeable, trusted friend. I noticed that it answered many of the questions I was always embarrassed to ask as I thought I should have already known those things. I have wanted a book that covers the information provided in this book and have been unable to find one. I think this book will be an incredibly useful resource. Drawing on her 30 years experience as a Registered Nurse and University Lecturer Practitioner, Carol Forde-Johnston has written an accessible and practical book that aims to respond to the questions and concerns that her students and NQNs frequently raise and to help you thrive as a newly qualified nurse. . 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. 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. 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 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. 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-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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. An accessible introductory textbook that covers the four stages of the care process. The Care Process is an accessible textbook for nursing, health and social care students that covers the fundamental principles and practice of the care process. Using clear explanations, scenarios, activities, and an overarching case study that runs through every chapter, the book will help you to understand the four stages of the care process Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Review and Evaluation. You will learn: How communication underpins all stages of the care process and how to develop your own communication skills.How to use decision-making models and tools in the care process.How, why and when to use different tools and approaches in assessing service users needs.How to apply the principles of care planning to your practice.How to ensure that the care you provide is person-centred and holistic.How to evaluate care interventions and how review and evaluation can assure the quality of care. An Appendix provides a detailed mapping of the new NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses against each chapter. This concise and practical book will help you to understand the care process and to incorporate the skills and techniques you have learnt into your own care practice. Essentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care. New and forthcoming titles in the series: The Care ProcessCommunication SkillsLeadershipLearning DisabilitiesMental HealthPromoting Health and WellbeingStudy Skills. 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. Mental Health is an accessible introductory textbook aimed primarily at nursing and health care students who are not in the mental health field of practice but are seeking to understand mental health and become rounded practitioners. It will also be useful as a broad introduction for mental health nursing students.Through clear explanations, examples and activities, the book will help you to recognise and support people with mental health issues whenever they are encountered in your practice. You will learn:What mental health is and how it interacts with physical healthAbout different theories and models that are applied to understanding mental illnessHow to relate to and communicate with people experiencing mental health problemsHow to recognise the common diagnosable mental health disorders and understand the treatments and interventions that are applied to themAbout the impact that mental health issues can have on people at different stages of life, from childhood to adulthood and later lifeHow to apply legal and ethical frameworks and to assess risk when supporting people with mental health issues.Written by a team of highly experienced mental health academics and practitioners, this book will help you to develop the underpinning knowledge and skills you need and to apply them in your own field of practice.Pre-publication reviewsAccessible and thorough, and definitely well pitched for non-mental health clinicians. Senior Lecturer, Mental Health NursingFrom an adult nursing point of view its got everything I would expect it to cover. Adult nursing student"The book is very readable and accessible, I like the tone of the text as it is informative, and the activities give you chance to reflect. The information is comprehensive without being too wordy, but academically sound. This book should be on the reading list for all nursing students and other HCP students. It should also be on the book shelf in all nursing offices, [social worker] offices, occupational health etc. Mental health nursing studentI would definitely recommend this book to non-specialists. I like the breadth of areas that the book covers. Senior Lecturer, Mental Health NursingEssentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care. New and forthcoming titles in the series:The Care ProcessCommunication SkillsLeadershipLearning DisabilitiesMental HealthPromoting Health and WellbeingResearch and Evidence-Based PracticeStudy Skills An accessible introductory textbook aimed primarily at nursing and health care students who are not in the mental health field of practice but are seeking to understand mental health and become rounded practitioners. 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. If youre studying nursing, health, or social care, this book is your essential guide to understanding how research shapes real-world careand how you can use it to improve your own practice.Clear. Practical. Student-friendly.Designed to cut through complexity, this book helps you finally make sense of research and apply it with confidence in both academic work and clinical settings.Why this book is a must-haveMaster the essentials of researchUnderstand why research is done, how its designed, and what makes evidence trustworthy.Build real evidence-based practice skillsLearn how to find, evaluate, and apply research to improve patient care and professional decision-making.Gain confidence in academic workFrom literature reviews to dissertations, this guide supports you through every stage of your studies.Make sense of complex conceptseasilyClear explanations, real examples, and structured learning help you grasp even challenging topics.Learn what matters in practiceEthics, funding, data collection, analysis, and communicationeverything you need to understand how research becomes action.Whether you're starting your first research module or preparing for your dissertation, this book helps you move from confusion to clarityand from theory to practice.A practical foundation for better learning, better assignments, and better care. Research and Evidence-Based Practice is an introductory textbook that aims to help nursing, health andsocial care students understand the principles of research.The book shows students how research provides evidence for practice and helps them to develop their own evidence-based practice. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Finding and Using Information is an accessible textbook for nursing, health and social care students seeking to improve their information skills.Starting with a self-assessment checklist and through clear explanations, examples and activities, the book will help you to develop a toolkit for dealing with information throughout your studies and beyond. You will learn:How to identify what information you need and how to find the best sourcesAbout browsing the web and how to work effectively with web-based information toolsHow to identify and evaluate trustworthy sources of informationWays of managing and keeping track of the information you find so that you can retrieve it when you need itAbout the importance of acknowledging, citing and referencing information How to use academic databasesHow to plan and carry out an advanced literature searchWritten by a highly experienced learning and research librarian, this book will help you to develop the information skills you need for your studies and to achieve the standards of proficiency required to practise your health and care profession effectively. Finding and Using Information is an accessible textbook, written by a highly experienced learning and research librarian, to help all health and social care students seeking to improve their information skills. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Communication Skills is an accessible textbook for nursing and healthcare students seeking to understand the concept of communication and to develop their communication skills.Through clear explanations, case studies and activities, the book will help you to understand the principles of communication and develop your own skills for your healthcare practice. You will learn:Why communication is fundamental to nursing and health careHow to communicate in assessing, planning, providing and managing careHow to communicate in promoting health and in therapeutic interventionsHow to communicate in difficult situationsHow to communicate with a diverse range of peopleHow communication is used to improve patient safetyThis book will help you to demonstrate your communication skills and develop your proficiency in nursing and health care.Essentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care. New and forthcoming titles in the series:The Care ProcessCommunication SkillsLeadershipMental HealthPromoting Health and WellbeingStudy Skills An accessible introductory textbook for nursing and healthcare students.Communication Skills is designed to help students seeking to understand the concept of communication and to develop their communication skills. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Land Your Next Nursing or Midwifery Role with ConfidenceWhether youre preparing for your first interview, applying for a promotion, or planning your long-term career pathway, this practical guide gives you the tools, confidence and strategies to succeed.Written by an experienced NHS Recruitment and Retention Lead with more than 30 years in nursing and education, this book helps you stand out in a competitive healthcare environment and take control of your future career.Inside this book, you will learn how to:Write powerful applications and personal statementsPrepare confidently for interviews and assessment processesUnderstand career pathways, bands and progression opportunitiesBuild a professional portfolio that showcases your strengthsTurn challenges and setbacks into career growthDevelop the confidence to influence practice and lead changeMake your achievements visible and advance your careerPerfect for:Student nurses and midwivesNewly qualified practitionersNurses and midwives seeking promotion or career progressionAnyone wanting to feel more confident and prepared during the job application processWhy readers love this book: Practical, step-by-step guidance you can apply immediately Real-world advice from NHS recruitment experience Easy-to-follow templates, tips and interview planning tools Encouraging support for building confidence and professional growthIf youve ever felt unsure about interviews, applications or the next step in your healthcare career, this book will help you approach opportunities with clarity, preparation and confidence and give you the skills to progress further in your profession. This book is packed with practical guidance to help nurses and midwives fulfil their career aspirations.The book includes advice on preparing for identifying career options, completing a strong application and preparing for interviews, based on the author's 30 years' experience. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Dementia is an accessible introductory textbook that will help to improve the quality of care provided to people with dementia. It is aimed primarily at nursing, health and social care students who are seeking to understand dementia and to become rounded practitioners.Through clear explanations, examples, case studies and activities, the book will help you to support and care for people with dementia whenever you meet them in your practice. You will learn:What dementia is and how its various forms are diagnosed and treatedHow to provide person-centred care and how to support family carersHow to apply key principles in communicating with a person living with dementiaAbout key legal, ethical and safeguarding issues including capacity, decision-making and riskHow dementia and comorbid conditions interact and what challenges comorbid conditions present in the care of people with dementiaBest practice in end-of-life care and support for people with dementia and their familiesWritten by a team of highly experienced practitioners and researchers in dementia care, this book will help you to improve your understanding of dementia and to provide high-quality care and support to people with dementia and their families and carers. Dementia is an accessible introductory textbook that will help to improve the quality of care provided to people with dementia. It is aimed primarily at non-specialist nursing and healthcare students. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. An accessible introductory textbook that covers the four stages of the care process.The Care Process is an accessible textbook for nursing, health and social care students that covers the fundamental principles and practice of the care process.Using clear explanations, scenarios, activities, and an overarching case study that runs through every chapter, the book will help you to understand the four stages of the care process Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Review and Evaluation.You will learn:How communication underpins all stages of the care process and how to develop your own communication skills.How to use decision-making models and tools in the care process.How, why and when to use different tools and approaches in assessing service users needs.How to apply the principles of care planning to your practice.How to ensure that the care you provide is person-centred and holistic.How to evaluate care interventions and how review and evaluation can assure the quality of care.An Appendix provides a detailed mapping of the new NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses against each chapter.This concise and practical book will help you to understand the care process and to incorporate the skills and techniques you have learnt into your own care practice.Essentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care. New and forthcoming titles in the series:The Care ProcessCommunication SkillsLeadershipLearning DisabilitiesMental HealthPromoting Health and WellbeingStudy Skills An accessible introductory textbook that covers the four stages of the care process.The book uses clear explanations, scenarios, activities and an overarching case study that runs through every chapter and is ideal for nursing, health and social care students. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Starting your first role as a registered nurse can feel overwhelming but you dont have to navigate it alone.How to Thrive as a Newly Registered Nurse is the ultimate survival guide for newly qualified nurses, packed with practical advice, real-world insights, and confidence-boosting support to help you transition successfully from student to professional practice.Inside youll discover how to:Secure the right first nursing postBuild confidence during your first yearPrioritise patient care and manage your workloadHandle escalation, incident reporting, and difficult situationsDevelop leadership and delegation skillsPlan your future career progression and professional developmentWritten by experienced educator Carol Forde-Johnston, this fully updated second edition combines expert guidance, practical examples, and honest reflections from newly registered nurses to help you feel prepared, supported, and empowered from day one.Whether youre about to qualify or have just started your first nursing role, this is the must-have companion for thriving not just surviving in modern nursing. Provides a structured programme of support for nursing students and newly registered nurses.This up-to-date new edition is packed with advice on everything a newly registered nurse might encounter, from how to choose your first nursing post to the best way to escalate concerns and report incidents. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. An accessible textbook to help students develop their study skills.Study Skills is an accessible textbook for nursing, health and social care students seeking to improve their study skills, develop their resilience, enhance their employability and cultivate a love of lifelong learning.Through clear explanations, helpful hints, activities and quizzes, the book will help you to develop your study skills for both your studies and future career. You will learn:How to manage your timeHow to develop your reading and note-taking skillsHow to search the literature and apply critical thinking to your readingHow to write essays and reference your sourcesHow to use feedback and reflective practice to improve your academic performanceHow to deliver effective presentationsThis book will help you to develop your study skills and become a resilient lifelong learner.Essentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care. New and forthcoming titles in the series:The Care ProcessCommunication SkillsLeadershipMental HealthPromoting Health and WellbeingStudy Skills An accessible textbook to help students develop their study skills.Study Skills is an introductory book for all health and social care students which will help them develop their study skills, enhance their employability and become resilient lifelong learners. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Learning Disabilities is an accessible introductory textbook that will help to improve the quality of care provided to people with learning disabilities. It is aimed primarily at nursing and healthcare students who are not in the learning disabilities field of practice but are seeking to understand learning disability and become rounded practitioners.Through clear explanations, examples and activities, the book will help you to recognise, support and care for people with learning disabilities whenever you meet them in your practice. You will learn:What learning disability is and how it interacts with physical and mental healthWhat the role of the nurse or carer is and how to care for and provide support to people with learning disabilitiesAbout legal issues around learning disability including discrimination, capacity and consentHow to support people with a learning disability who are experiencing ageing and suffering bereavementAbout spirituality and sexuality in relation to people with a learning disabilityHow to support the informal unpaid caregivers who provide daily care to a person with a learning disability, and how to recognise and utilise their experience and knowledge.Written by a highly experienced author, academic and caregiver, this book will help you to improve your understanding of learning disability and to provide the high quality care to which people with learning disabilities are entitled. Learning Disabilities is an accessible introductory textbook that will help to improve the quality of care provided to people with learning disabilities. It is aimed primarily at non-specialist nursing and healthcare students. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 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 fourth 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 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 assessmentCommunicationLegal and professional issuesValues, ethics and cultural awarenessReflection and personal developmentQuality care and evidence-based practiceStudy skillsPublic health and promoting health and wellbeingAn excellent introductory text for student nurses, written in a clear and illuminative style. Lecturer, Adult Nursing A Handbook for Student Nurses is widely recommended in institutions across the UK and is essential reading for new student nurses.The fourth edition is in full colour and provides the core background knowledge that pre-reg students need as a foundation for their learning. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…