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How to be a Successful Nursing Student
New Notes on Nursing
- 1st Edition - July 24, 2023
- Editors: Teresa Chinn, Natalie Elliott
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 1 7 9 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 2 5 8 - 3
Welcome to nursing! How to be a Successful Nursing Student is the first volume in a new series created especially for you, the nursing student at the start of your nursing j… Read more
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Request a sales quoteWelcome to nursing! How to be a Successful Nursing Student is the first volume in a new series created especially for you, the nursing student at the start of your nursing journey. It covers the most important elements required to study successfully, prepare effectively and get the most from your nursing degree, in order to excel in your career. You will also get an invaluable introduction to a range of key topics, covered in more detail in other books in the series.
The New Notes on Nursing series presents key topics in a highly accessible way, without making assumptions about your existing knowledge. Concise volumes cover critical and emerging areas, including cultural competence, digital professionalism, politics and activism, clinical placements and more. The aim is to make content engaging and easy to absorb, focussing just on what is essential for success on your course. Using a relaxed writing style and an all-new design, these unique books provide personal guidance from experts and students alike. So when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for New Notes on Nursing!
- Case studies and storytelling approaches help link theory to practice
- Graphics, icons and mind maps enhance the text and aid visual learners
- Written to show how specific knowledge relates to wider concepts
- Learning is presented in small, self-contained sections for quick location and digestion
- Terms and concepts are explained using simple language
- Content is clearly mapped to latest NMC standards
- Accompanying videos provide additional insights and bring study to life
Year One nursing students.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Mind map
- Introduction
- About this series
- Introduction
- About this book
- List of Illustrations
- Introduction
- 1. Notes on the student experience
- Introduction
- Developing peer support networks
- Managing and developing a healthy work/study life balance
- Reflective practice
- Your student voice to influence change within university
- Live well in student accommodation
- Finances
- Accessing support
- Unlocking potential – emotional awareness
- Unlocking potential – changing your mindset
- Conclusion
- References
- Twitter references
- Introduction
- 2. Notes on study skills
- Introduction
- University life
- Academic skills
- Exams, osces, and presentations
- Reflection
- Group work
- Trouble shooting
- Conclusion
- References
- Twitter references
- Introduction
- 3. Notes on professionalism in nursing
- Introduction
- What is nursing?
- What is professionalism?
- Professional registered nurse
- Fitness to practise
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- 4. Notes on digital professionalism
- Introduction
- What is digital professionalism?
- Social media
- MYTH busting
- Conclusion
- References
- Twitter references
- Introduction
- 5. Notes on clinical placements
- Introduction
- First placement
- Managing your nerves
- Managing expectations
- Who can you learn from?
- Thriving on shift
- Feeling part of the team
- Communication
- Post-placement (well done!!!)
- Reflection: Learning from actions
- Troubleshooting
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- 6. Notes on nursing models
- Introduction
- The benefits of nursing models
- How do models work?
- The activities of daily living
- Do models have a value in modern nursing?
- Looking beyond nursing-specific models
- Conclusion
- References
- Twitter references
- Introduction
- 7. Notes on cultural competence
- Introduction
- Defining culture
- A framework of cultural competence
- Intercultural communication apprehension
- Cultural othering and equity in care
- Being an ally
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- 8. Notes on politics and activism
- Introduction
- Politics in action
- Political theories and philosophies
- The funding and delivery of healthcare
- Key actors in politics
- Global politics
- Activism
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- 9. Notes on student leadership
- Introduction
- Leadership and management
- Conclusion
- References
- Introduction
- 10. Notes on what next?
- Introduction
- The mixed emotions around becoming a second-year nursing student
- Finding a balance
- This is your unique journey
- Imposter syndrome
- Second-year blues
- What you might expect from yourself as a second-year nursing student
- Extra responsibilities
- Thinking a little further ahead
- Conclusion
- References
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 24, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323881791
- eBook ISBN: 9780323882583