A handbook for student nurses: introducing key issues relevant for practice (2015-16 edition.)

The 2015 x2013;16 edition of AHandbook for Student Nurseshas been brought completely up to date toincorporate the revised 2015 NMC Code, new NMC guidance on raising concerns andon using social media, the duty of candour, and other recent developments inthe health service. References have also been comprehensively updated.

The book provides an introduction to the essentialbackground knowledge that pre-registration nursing students need as afoundation for their training. It covers the core of first year nursingstudies:

Legal and professional issues

Communication

Values and health care ethics

Reflection and personal development

Evidence-based practice

Study skills

Medicine, IV fluid and drug administration

Case studies and examples, activities and reflection pointsall aid learning, while references to legislation, key documents and reports,and website links to relevant organisations provide easy access to coreinformation.

A Handbook for StudentNursesis widely recommended in institutions across the UK and is essentialreading for new students.

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