Are you thinking about studying nursing? Do you have an upcoming interview? Or have you just been accepted on a course? Do you need a guide? Then this book is for you. The number of students applying for nursing is increasing every year, making each place more competitive and more precious. This book will give you the edge in your application, knowledge for your interview, and support throughout your course. This trusty companion will answer your queries and settle your concerns, giving you an insight into the world of nursing. The experienced team of authors: -Introduce the different branches of nursing-Define the key concepts you will study on your course-Give you an insight into specialist study skills-Help you to understand research-Offer advice on professional development and life after university. Using case studies, activities and incorporating four end-of-part glossaries, this one-stop resource will prepare you for the experience of being a student nurse and equip you for the challenges of the profession.
Introduction; P.Birchenall & N. Adams
PART I: STUDYING NURSING
The Context of Nursing; N.Lee Your Nursing Course; J.Richardson & J.Davenport
Key Skills for Nursing Students; M.Birchenall
Key.- terms - end of part glossary
PART II: CORE TOPICS
Health Promotion and Public Health; J.Clayton & P.Birchenall
Interpersonal and Professional Skills; A.Maestri-Banks & P.Pope
User Involvement and User Perspective; T.Hostick & E.Hostick
Understanding the Social Context of Healthcare; P.Morrell The Psychological Context of Healthcare; R.Stack
Helping People to Manage Pain; E.Briggs Contemporary Preoperative and Postoperative Care; M.Mitchell
Death and Dying; L.Nyatanga & B.Nyatanga
Key terms - end of part glossary
PART III: KEY CONCEPTS: BRANCHES OF NURSING
Adult Nursing; N.Lee & J.Parnell
Nursing Children and Young People; B.Elliott, E.Wake, J.Jolley, S.Jolley, L.Shields & R.Williams
Caring for People with Learning Disability; P.Birchenall & S.Baldwin Mental Health Nursing; J.White, T.Welbourn, M.Howe, N.Burton, H.Palmer, T.Flanagan, C.Slee, D.Glenster & I.Barkley
Caring for Older People; F.Irvine & C.Jones
Key terms - end of part glossary
PART IV: RESEARCH AND NURSING
The Relevance of Research to Nursing; E.Ball
Quantitative Research; S.Baldwin
Qualitative Research; E.Ball
Getting Research into Practice; A.Jinks & J.Richardson Key terms - end of part glossary
PART V: CAREERS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Career Pathways; J.Richardson.
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