Common Foundation Studies in Nursing
- 4th Edition - January 9, 2008
- Latest edition
- Authors: Jenny Spouse, Michael J. Cook, Carol Cox
- Language: English
An essential textbook for pre-registration nursing students, this book will be a key part of your introduction to nursing and will prepare you for entry into your chosen nursing… Read more
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Description
Description
An essential textbook for pre-registration nursing students, this book will be a key part of your introduction to nursing and will prepare you for entry into your chosen nursing branch. It is fully up to date in line with developments in nursing education. It includes case studies and activities to develop and test your knowledge.
Key features
Key features
•An essential guide to working in health care settings for pre-registration nursing students that prepares them for entry to their chosen branch programme
•Student-friendly format with extensive case studies, activities, boxes and further reading
•Student-friendly format with extensive case studies, activities, boxes and further reading
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section 1 Personal, professional and ethical aspects of becoming a nurse
1 Becoming a nurse
2 Learning how to study and learn effectively
3 The emotional labour of nursing
4 Professional standards and rules: the professional regulatory body and the nursing student
5 Learning and working as a nursing student in a multicultural world
6 Using a ‘toolkit’ of activities in your placement
Section 2 Essentials of care delivery
7 Communication between patients, carers and health care professionals
8 Food and nutrition
9 Hygiene
Section 3 Care management
10 Working in a team
11 Managing self and setting priorities in placement
12 Decision-making in practice
13 Promoting safe practice
Appendix 1 NMC code of professional conduct
Appendix 2 NMC outcomes for entry to branch programme
Index
1 Becoming a nurse
2 Learning how to study and learn effectively
3 The emotional labour of nursing
4 Professional standards and rules: the professional regulatory body and the nursing student
5 Learning and working as a nursing student in a multicultural world
6 Using a ‘toolkit’ of activities in your placement
Section 2 Essentials of care delivery
7 Communication between patients, carers and health care professionals
8 Food and nutrition
9 Hygiene
Section 3 Care management
10 Working in a team
11 Managing self and setting priorities in placement
12 Decision-making in practice
13 Promoting safe practice
Appendix 1 NMC code of professional conduct
Appendix 2 NMC outcomes for entry to branch programme
Index
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: March 5, 2008
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Jenny Spouse
Affiliations and expertise
Formerly Associate Dean for Practice Education, St. Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwefery, City University; London, UKMC
Michael J. Cook
Affiliations and expertise
Deputy Head of Education and Development, East of Englan Strategic Health Authority, East of England Multi-Professional Deanery, Cambridge, UKCC
Carol Cox
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Advanced Clinical Practice, St. Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery, City University; London, UK