The Student Nurse Handbook
- 2nd Edition - June 25, 2008
- Imprint: Bailièrre Tindall
- Author: Bethann Siviter
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 4 7 9 1 - 6
This book is an indispensable guide on how to get into and survive a pre-registration nursing course. With an immensely readable style this book inspires and encourages students to… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThis book is an indispensable guide on how to get into and survive a pre-registration nursing course. With an immensely readable style this book inspires and encourages students to complete their course and become a nurse. Covering a wide range of topics it helps students to• Make the most of clinical placements• Make drug dosage calculations and administer medicationWrite assignments• Avoid plagiarism• Cope with stress • Create a portfolio• Reflect on practice• Understand nursing models, theories and philosophies• Understand medical terminology and nursing jargon• Deal with legal and ethical issuesThis unique book will be useful to those of any age considering a career in nursing, with or without previous experience in healthcare. It helps students to understand exactly what tutors and mentors expect from them and helps to plan for and cope with the inevitable stresses and frustrations. The Student Nurse Handbook is an essential companion to the pre-registration nursing course.
- Case studies and quotes from students and nurses show readers that their thoughts and feelings are shared by others - this validation will reduce stress and anxiety and give credibility
- Humour and cartoons make the text readable and fun to use
- Hints, tips and practical advice encourage the ‘flagging’ student
- Appendices list other useful resources, contact details for organisations and websites
- The two-colour design makes it attractive to use
students starting or about to start pre-registration nursing courses and access to nursing courses
Nursing and Nurse Education. What is the NMC? Nursing Models Academic Work. Clinical Placements. Tools of the trade. Cracking the code.. Drug calculations and medication administration. Reading and understanding research. Reflective practice and portfolios. Legal issues for students.. Final thoughts. Useful books. Appendices
- Edition: 2
- Published: June 25, 2008
- Imprint: Bailièrre Tindall
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9780702047916
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Bethann Siviter
Affiliations and expertise
Nurse Consultant, South Birmingham Primary Care Trust, Moseley Hall Hospital, Birmingham, UK; Past Chair of the Association of Nursing Students and former student member of RCN Council, District Nurse Team Leader