The Student Nurse Handbook: A Survival Guide
- ISBN-10
- 0702027308
- ISBN-13
- 9780702027307
- Category
- Medical
- Pages
- 262
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Publisher
- Bailliere Tindall Limited
- Authors
- Bethann Siviter, Denise Stevens, Jonathan Asbridge
Description
Developed for the U.K. student. This U.K. book is an indispensable guide on how to get into and survive a pre-registration nursing course. With an immensely readable style this book uses humor, case studies, hints, tips, and insights to inspire and encourage you to complete your course and become a nurse. Covering a wide range of topics it will help you to write assignments, make the most of clinical placements, cope with stress, understand U.K. medical terminology and nursing jargon, create a portfolio, reflect on your practice, and more. It also contains copies of essential Nursing and Midwifery Council publications such as the Code of Professional Conduct, Guidelines for the Administration of Medication and Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping, and explains their relevance to you as a nursing student. This unique U.K. book will be useful to those of any age considering nursing as a career, with or without previous practical experience in health care. It will help you understand exactly what your tutors and mentors expect from you and help you plan for and cope with the inevitable stress and frustration. This valuable resource will be an essential companion throughout your course. Written for students by a student, therefore authentic 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 will make the text readable and fun to use Hints, tips and practical advice will encourage the 'flagging' student Appendices list other useful resources, contact details for organisations and websites
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