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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A working grasp of numeracy and basic mathematical skills is vital in modern nursing. Many student nurses have only a limited knowledge of the subject and struggle to get to get to grips with the key principles and calculations they need to know. Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nursesis a user-friendly introduction to the subject which guides the reader from the basics through to the core calculations required in a healthcare setting. Using extensive worked examples the author links the abstract mathematics to real-world situations to help the reader understand the subject in the context of their nursing practice. Rather than simply training by rote, the book features Sense Checks, Top Tips and Error Alerts to encourage the reader to develop their overall numeracy skills, and thus minimise the possibility of future errors. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The Care Process consists of four key elements: assessing needs; planning care; implementing care and evaluating the process and outcomes of care. This book introduces students to the care process and supports the development of the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective and efficient care for patients and clients. Beginning with an examination of health and social care theory, care models and the philosophy of holistic care, the authors then go on to examine the context of care; locating the care process for individual patients and clients within the national and local policy and guidance that drives care provision. Chapters 47 explore the four key elements of the care process and the final chapter draws conclusions and considers the implications for future practice in health and social care. The Care Process is aimed at all students studying for qualifications in the health and social care professions. It is ideal for Foundation Degree students and first-year undergraduates. The book supports learning with case studies, sample care plans, activities, reflection points, further reading and references. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. An essential toolkit that helps students, qualified nurses and other healthcare professionals to become confident reflective practitioners. Developing Reflective Practice is suitable for students and practitioners in a variety of fields, including nursing, psychology, social work, therapeutic child care, and education. The book offers a simple three-stage reflective cycle that will enable students and practitioners to incorporate reflective practice into their workplace and to help them feel confident and competent when confronted with complex and emotionally demanding situations in their practice. Introduces reflective practice and provides a range of reflective methods and techniques. Invites readers to acquire and develop skills by working through practical reflective activities. Illustrates concepts and techniques with extended worked examples. Encourages structured reflection with journal exercises. Provides practical advice on team working, case supervision and recognising and avoiding stress and burnout. Students and qualified practitioners will benefit from reading this book and working through the reflective exercises that accompany the text. From Reviews: ".In this book the clinical psychologist Natius Oelofsen describes the processes of learning and the three-step reflective cycle, explaining how keeping a reflective journal offers insights into self and behaviour, and using critical analysis to reflect on even ordinary, everyday incidents. He shows how the insights of understanding help our interactions with patients and colleagues. Reflection helps us work together, offer support and see where we are able to fit in as team members. The chapter 'All for one and one for all: building supportive teams' is particularly illuminating. There is so much in this book, including getting the most from supervision, ethical issues and dealing with work-based stress, as well as exercises, activities and case examples." Nursing Standard, Vol. 26, No. 48, August 2012 "Developing Reflective Practice is a thorough and concise book enabling students, qualified nurses and any other health professional to become confident reflective practitioners within their own field.A well-written and educational tool particularly for a nursing student and even a social work student." NursingTimes, 11 October2012. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This accessible textbook provides an understandable and interactive introduction to research and evidence-based practice in health and social care. It is aimed at students in Further Education, on Foundations Degree courses and in the first year of a diploma or undergraduate programme in higher education. The book assumes no prior knowledge of health and social care research on the part of the reader and uses straightforward language, supported by illustrative graphs and figures, to describe the research process and the ways in which evidence is used to change and develop care. Content is structured in a logical fashion. The text begins by defining key terms, then takes the reader along a pathway from the creation of initial research questions or objectives, through the design and undertaking of a research project, the adoption of findings into practice and the ongoing audit and evaluation of new practice to ensure its continued effectiveness. Exercises and case studies support student learning and the authors personal reflections on the research process make this a lively and engaging text. The Health and Social Care series This series of textbooks is aimed at students on Health and Social Care Foundation Degree programmes in FE and HE institutions. However, the books also provide short introductions to key topics for Common Foundation Programme modules and will be suitable for first-year undergraduate courses in a variety of Health and Social Care subject areas. Books in the series will also be useful for those returning to practice and for overseas nursing students. The series includes three types of textbook: Knowledge and Skills books; Theory and Practice books; Specialist books that cover specific professions, topics and issues. All titles in the series will address the common elements articulated in relevant sector skill frameworks, for example, Skills for Care, Skills for Health, the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. From reviews: ".There are good sections on writing academically at master's level, how to get published and the benefits for postgraduates and the profession of sharing work. The authors conclude with a useful chapter on applying postgraduate skills in the workplace. This excellent guide will also be an invaluable resource in areas of study other than the intended health and social care field." Nursing Standard, Nov 13-19, 2013 This revised and updated edition of Study Skills for Master's Level Students adopts a reflective approach using exercises that are related to the development of the skills required to make the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate thinking and writing. Questions and activities encourage students to identify the skills that the postgraduate student should possess and to demonstrate an understanding of how those skills are developed. Topics covered include: * Critical thinking * Developing independent study skills * Finding and using literature * Applying postgraduate skills in the workplace * Writing at Master's level * How to get published. The book is easy to use and jargon-free with clearly defined learning goals. Reflection points are included in order to support independent learning and enquiry, and there are also suggestions for additional reading throughout the book. Study Skills for Master's Level Students can therefore be used as an independent student study tool or by lecturers in workshop settings. Here's what lecturers thought of the first edition: "A very comprehensive and accessible guide which is contemporary and related to application within the workplace." "Easy to read and well presented." " Very useful; activities excellent." "I thought the complete book is a must for all postgraduate students." "This book is excellent and I wish I had had a chance to read [it] pre my MSc course.". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A working grasp of numeracy and basic mathematical skills is vital in modern nursing. Many student nurses have only a limited knowledge of the subject and struggle to get to get to grips with the key principles and calculations they need to know. Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nursesis a user-friendly introduction to the subject which guides the reader from the basics through to the core calculations required in a healthcare setting. Using extensive worked examples the author links the abstract mathematics to real-world situations to help the reader understand the subject in the context of their nursing practice. Rather than simply training by rote, the book features Sense Checks, Top Tips and Error Alerts to encourage the reader to develop their overall numeracy skills, and thus minimise the possibility of future errors. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential to the practice of effective health and social care. In communicating with others, the practitioner needs to be able to use a variety of strategies to ensure professional practice, meet health and social care needs and facilitate positive working relationships. This book provides the student with the opportunity to explore the theory that underpins communication studies and provides a unique opportunity for the reader to self-assess and improve their communication and interpersonal skills. The Health and Social Care Series This series of textbooks is aimed at students on Health and Social Care Foundation Degree programmes in FE and HE institutions. However, the books also provide short introductions to key topics for Common Foundation Programme modules and will be suitable for first-year undergraduate courses in a variety of Health and Social Care subject areas. Books in the series will also be useful for those returning to practice and for overseas nursing students. The series includes three types of textbook: Knowledge and Skills books; Theory and Practice books; Specialist books that cover specific professions, topics and issues. All titles in the series will address the common elements articulated in relevant sector skill frameworks, for example, Skills for Care, Skills for Health, the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Interpersonal Skills for the People Professions fosters understanding of the work of the people professionals through an exploration of the interpersonal skills that are employed when working with people in nursing, social care, welfare, education, mental health, midwifery, policing and general practice. Comparing and contrasting the interpersonal skills of the different professions will stimulate and enhance students understanding and learning. This learning will also increase the potential for flexible, responsive and innovative working within professions, as well as in interprofessional and multidisciplinary teams. Based on interviews with practising professionals, the book also acts as an introduction to the range of people professions for students on Foundation Degree programmes and for all those considering a career in the professions that involve working closely with people in a caring and/or supportive role. By providing role models for those new to these professions it is hoped that the book will be an inspiration for both students and newly qualified practitioners. The book begins with a service users perspective on the people professions. Each of the following chapters then: shows how each professional applies theory to practice; demonstrates the ways in which they employ interpersonal skills; explores the ethical base of each profession; highlights the importance of continuing professional development; considers the pressures and challenges of the role. There are numerous case studies in each chapter that demonstrate interpersonal skills in practice, as well as reflection activities and further reading recommendations. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A unique combination of management theory and practice designed for students and new care managers. Effective Management in Long-term Care Organisations is an accessible text that covers relevant theory and practice for students and new care managers in nursing homes, residential homes and the variety of care settings in the community. It is written by people with a wide experience as managers and educators in the social care sector. Focusing on key themes including Managing People, Managing the Workplace and Managing Change, the book includes: the examination of roles the vital topics of decision making and leadership team building and how groups work Other key topics explored include appraisal, quality and information management, skill mix, financial management, negotiation and conflict, recruitment and selection, workforce planning and strategic planning, all in relation to relevant legislation. Case studies are used for illuminating principles and exercises and activities will enable the reader to work through all the sections using a step-by-step process that ensures skills and principles of one subject are understood before moving onto the next. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The 2015-16 edition of A Handbook for Student Nurses has been brought completely up to date to incorporate the revised 2015 NMC Code, new NMC guidance on raising concerns and on using social media, the duty of candour, and other recent developments in the health service. References have also been comprehensively updated. The book provides an introduction to the essential background knowledge that pre-registration nursing students need as a foundation for their training. It covers the core of first year nursing studies: Case studies and examples, activities and reflection points all aid learning, while references to legislation, key documents and reports, and website links to relevant organisations provide easy access to core information. A Handbook for Student Nurses is widely recommended in institutions across the UK and is essential reading for new students. What lecturers think about this book: "I found this to be an excellent resource and I feel students new to the profession would find it extremely useful.The book is well-organised, highly readable and accessible." "An excellent introductory text for student nurses, written in a clear and illuminative style." "[An] excellent textbook that provides up-to-date and relevant information for pre- and post-registration nursing students." "This is an excellent book, full of relevant information for student nurses.". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. From the Foreword by Candy Cooley, formerly Genetics Awareness Programme Lead at the NHS National Genetics and Genomics Education Centre: What a delight it is to read a book which takes complex scientific concepts and ensures they are understandable by all. With activities and answers, reflection points and a glossary, this interactive textbook supports the Fit for Practice in the Genetics Era competence framework, offering an introduction to the theory of genetics and then using common genetic conditions/disorders as case studies to help students apply theory to practice and examine the service user experience. Genetics is written by an experienced teacher of health care sciences and is ideal for student nurses who need to demonstrate and apply knowledge of genetics and genomics. It is also suitable for other health care students and for qualified practitioners who would like to refresh their knowledge of the subject. From lecturer reviews: A well written and nicely laid out genetics text at an appropriate level for adult nursing students. Fabulous text, student friendly. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A Handbook for Student Nurses is a comprehensively updated introduction to the essential background knowledge that pre-registration nursing students need as a foundation for the rest of their training. This book covers the core of first year nursing: * Legal and professional issues * Communication * Values and health care ethics * Reflection and personal development * Evidence-based practice * Study skills and IT * Medicine, IV fluid and drug administration (new for this edition) Case studies and examples, activities and reflection points all aid learning, while up-to-date legislation, key documents and reports, and website links to relevant organisations provide easy access to core information. What lecturers thought about the first edition: I found this to be an excellent resource and I feel students new to the profession would find it extremely useful.The book is well-organised, highly readable and accessible. An excellent introductory text for student nurses, written in a clear and illuminative style. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Understanding Wellbeing is an accessible introduction to the concept of wellbeing and its relevance to areas of health and social policy. Understanding Wellbeing provides students, professionals and practitioners of health and social care with the essential resources for understanding and promoting wellbeing. The book includes case studies, activities and reflection points to engage the reader with both the theory and its practical application. The book provides an overview of the concept of wellbeing and its relationship with and role in health, including: Psychological aspects of wellbeing mind/body influences, psychology, spirituality Physical aspects of wellbeing food, exercise, genetics, health promotion Social approaches to wellbeing social policy, culture, environment, housing, education, information The Editors: The late Anneyce Knight, who died in 2021, had retired earlier that year from her role as Associate Dean for Global Engagement and Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University, where she was also the Programme Leader for the Return to Nursing Practice course. The late Allan McNaught was Principal Lecturer at the University of Greenwich. The authors are a multi-professional group of health academics with considerable national and international experience across the statutory and non-statutory sectors. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A handy, pocket-sized guide designed to help student nurses prepare for their clinical placements. Clinical placements are an essential part of nurse training, but they can be extremely daunting, especially for new nursing students. This unique pocket guide provides a wealth of practical detail, tips and advice to help the student nurse get to grips with and make the most of their practice learning experiences. The information is presented in digestible chunks (lists, tables, bullets, even cartoons) so you can find the essential information quickly without wading through pages of text, and there is space to add notes specific to the particular placement. The pocket-sized format means the book is extremely portable (it really will fit in a pocket!) and the ring binding allows it to be opened flat useful when adding your own notes, for example. Written by recent nursing graduates based on their own experiences, reviewed by students and checked by a clinical supervisor this guidance has been produced specifically with student nurses in mind. What lecturers are saying about Clinical Placements: "A practical book that provides students with a range of essential information, tips and advice about what to expect on clinical placement which should help them to make the most out of their placement. Information is easy to access making it easy for students to quickly navigate information. The small spiral bound format makes it accessible and ideal for students to keep in their uniform pocket." "This book is just what is needed, relevant information that will help students make the most out of their placement and reduce the anxiety!" "I have had a look through the Pocket Guide Clinical Placements book and think that it's an excellent little book that will support students in preparing for their first placement and future placements until they gain confidence. There is just the right mix of appropriate illustrations and text and I particularly like the areas for notes that can be added if needed." "I found this an excellent little resource for students as well as a reminder for staff." Pocket Guides is a series of handy, pocket-sized books designed to help students make the most of their practice learning experiences. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Palliative Care: Learning in Practice is an interactive textbook based on models of open learning, action learning, work-based learning, critical companionship and reflective practice. It has been designed to be used as a flexible learning resource in a variety of situations with local support from colleagues, professional and practice development staff, managers and educators. The chapters have been written in a straightforward, open learning style and include activities, examples, case studies, useful websites, recommended sources of information and references. The text is designed to enable the reader to gain, improve and update their knowledge and skills, and to take on more responsibility for their own learning and development. This book covers the following topics: Essential concepts in palliative care Assessment Anxiety and depression Breathlessness Fatigue Pain Quality improvement Palliative Care is suitable for qualified nurses in any setting that has palliative care patients. This will include registered nurses in hospitals, care homes, hospices and working in the community. The resource is also suitable for care assistants, members of multidisciplinary and multiprofessional teams and pre- and post-registration students taking modules on palliative care. This textbook has been produced in association with the RCN Palliative Nursing Forum. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A Handbook for Student Nurses is widely recommended in institutions across the UK and is essential reading for new student nurses. The third edition of this very popular book provides an introduction to the core background knowledge that pre-registration nursing students need as a foundation for their training. It reflects the new NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses and the latest update of the NMC Code. Thoroughly revised and with a completely new chapter on health promotion, the book incorporates the latest developments in nurse education and in the health service. A Handbook for Student Nurses covers the core of first-year nursing studies: Practice supervision and assessment Communication Legal and professional issues Values, ethics and cultural awareness Reflection and personal development Quality care and evidence-based practice Study skills Public health and promoting health and wellbeing WHAT STUDENTS AND LECTURERS THINK ABOUT THIS BOOK: an invaluable resource and a daily accompaniment for lectures I take it into my second year with the knowledge that I have a great reference book I can reflect on throughout my years of training. I found this to be an excellent resource and I feel students new to the profession would find it extremely useful. The book is well-organised, highly readable and accessible. An excellent introductory text for student nurses, written in a clear and illuminative style. [An] excellent textbook that provides up-to-date and relevant information for pre- and postregistration nursing students. This is an excellent book, full of relevant information for student nurses. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. From reviews: "I found this book to be an excellent read. My favourite part is at the end of each chapter where the authors very kindly give a chapter summary. I would say this, with learning outcomes for each chapter, is the readers pot of gold and an excellent resource for students. The social and political stance of this text is sensitively weaved throughout, encouraging the wider thought processes of the reader. Images and illustrations provide a welcome and useful change to the traditional academic text, and I would recommend the book as an important reference resource for those starting on their leadership journey, or for those wanting to update. A well-informed, easy read that I will be recommending to our students to support their studies." The Biomedical Scientist, 2013: 70 (4) "This is an excellent book for anyone who is starting to take an interest in Leadership within their health or social care role. Overall, the book is clearly aimed at practitioners and should be a must-read for those who wish to understand more about practical leadership and who aspire to more senior positions within their field of practice." Lecturer, Staffordshire University Faculty of Health Sciences Leadership in Health and Social Care is an accessible text for students and practitioners seeking to develop their leadership skills. "I commend this book to you as a way in to the leadership world for anyone working in health and social care. It treats you like an adult and expects you to take responsibility for your own leadership development. We now know that good leadership has a direct relationship with good services and we can certainly no longer afford mediocrity. We need leaders to enable the disruptive innovation that will be required to improve the quality of care with less resource to do so." From the Foreword by Karen Middleton, Chief Health Professions Officer for England. Key features: Introduces the concept of leadership and its importance in health and social care. Discusses the skills and qualities that make for effective leadership. Analyses the role of the leader as a catalyst for change. Helps readers to explore their own perceptions of leadership through activities and scenarios. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Nursing in the UK is a comprehensive introduction to the range of subjects that qualified nurses from overseas are required to have studied in order to gain registration in the UK. The book has been written to support both the requirements of the NMC's prescribed curriculum content for Overseas Nursing programmes, and as an introduction to the delivery and provision of UK health care for qualified nurses from the EU seeking to practise in the UK. This interactive textbook supports learners with activities, case studies and examples, reflection points and end-of-chapter quizzes for self-assessment. Key documents, legislation and reports are introduced and further reading offers a guide to further information on the topic covered and links to relevant organisations. Nursing in the UK is also suitable for: * People returning to nursing who require an overview and update on the latest developments in the profession; * Those considering a career in nursing and looking to commence their nurse training in the UK; * Healthcare assistants looking to increase their understanding of the framework in which they practise. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This valuable textbook will help nurses and other health care students achieve confidence and proficiency in performing a variety of calculations, both in the clinical environment and in written tests. It discusses the increasing demands placed upon the numeracy skills of nurses and considers potential sources of calculation errors. The basics of the decimal system and the four methods of performing calculations are reviewed. Formulae for calculating drug dosages are explored and the use of numeracy in other areas of clinical practice is examined. The book contains a considerable number of 'self-tests' to provide students with feedback on their learning and answers to these activities are provided at the back of the book. All basic calculations will be presented in a health care context with real-world examples from a wide range of practice settings including nursing, midwifery, child health, etc. Numeracy, Clinical Calculations and Basic Statistics is designed specifically for undergraduate pre-registration nursing and midwifery students. It is also suitable for students on Foundation Degree courses, Access courses, Return to Practice programmes and NVQ courses. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. An accessible textbook to help students develop their study skills. Study Skills is an accessible textbook for nursing, health and social care students seeking to improve their study skills, develop their resilience, enhance their employability and cultivate a love of lifelong learning. Through clear explanations, helpful hints, activities and quizzes, the book will help you to develop your study skills for both your studies and future career. You will learn: How to manage your time How to develop your reading and note-taking skills How to search the literature and apply critical thinking to your reading How to write essays and reference your sources How to use feedback and reflective practice to improve your academic performance How to deliver effective presentations This book will help you to develop your study skills and become a resilient lifelong learner. Essentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care. New and forthcoming titles in the series: The Care Process Communication Skills Leadership Mental Health Promoting Health and Wellbeing Study Skills. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. An accessible introductory textbook that covers the four stages of the care process. The Care Process is an accessible textbook for nursing, health and social care students that covers the fundamental principles and practice of the care process. Using clear explanations, scenarios, activities, and an overarching case study that runs through every chapter, the book will help you to understand the four stages of the care process Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Review and Evaluation. You will learn: How communication underpins all stages of the care process and how to develop your own communication skills. How to use decision-making models and tools in the care process. How, why and when to use different tools and approaches in assessing service users needs. How to apply the principles of care planning to your practice. How to ensure that the care you provide is person-centred and holistic. How to evaluate care interventions and how review and evaluation can assure the quality of care. An Appendix provides a detailed mapping of the new NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses against each chapter. This concise and practical book will help you to understand the care process and to incorporate the skills and techniques you have learnt into your own care practice. Essentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care. New and forthcoming titles in the series: The Care Process Communication Skills Leadership Learning Disabilities Mental Health Promoting Health and Wellbeing Study Skills. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Research and Evidence-Based Practice is an accessible textbook for nursing, health and social care students seeking to understand what research is and how it can provide evidence for practice. Through clear explanations, key case studies, questions and activities, the book will help you to understand the principles of research and develop your own evidence-based practice. You will learn: Why research is carried out, what the aims are, and why it matters. How to search and review the literature and evaluate the quality of research How research projects are designed, how participants are recruited, how data is collected and analysed, and how research findings are communicated About the costs of research and how it is funded About the ethics of research in health and social care How to review evidence and how evidence is used to improve the quality of care This book will help you to demonstrate your understanding of research and evidence and to develop and promote best practice in health and social care. From reviews: I would definitely recommend this book to any student starting a research module or even to refresh your memories ready for your dissertations/literature reviews. The content included is everything I would want to know as a student starting a research module.The glossary at the back is great for understanding the research terminology, which can often feel like a brand new language when you first start reading research papers. There are also handy references which you can use to do further reading and enhance your critical discussion within your assignments. The book lives up to its intention to act as a lead-in to the research topic and has a clear and concise style throughout, whilst explaining things in the amount of detail needed to fully understand them. A must read for any nursing or health and social care student! Review on studentnurseandbeyond.co.uk, March 2019 Essentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care. New and forthcoming titles in the series: The Care Process Communication Skills Leadership Mental Health Promoting Health and Wellbeing Study Skills. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Fine. Research and Evidence-Based Practice is an accessible textbook for nursing, health and social care students seeking to understand what research is and how it can provide evidence for practice. Through clear explanations, key case studies, questions and activities, the book will help you to understand the principles of research and develop your own evidence-based practice. You will learn: Why research is carried out, what the aims are, and why it matters. How to search and review the literature and evaluate the quality of research How research projects are designed, how participants are recruited, how data is collected and analysed, and how research findings are communicated About the costs of research and how it is funded About the ethics of research in health and social care How to review evidence and how evidence is used to improve the quality of care This book will help you to demonstrate your understanding of research and evidence and to develop and promote best practice in health and social care. From reviews: I would definitely recommend this book to any student starting a research module or even to refresh your memories ready for your dissertations/literature reviews. The content included is everything I would want to know as a student starting a research module.The glossary at the back is great for understanding the research terminology, which can often feel like a brand new language when you first start reading research papers. There are also handy references which you can use to do further reading and enhance your critical discussion within your assignments. The book lives up to its intention to act as a lead-in to the research topic and has a clear and concise style throughout, whilst explaining things in the amount of detail needed to fully understand them. A must read for any nursing or health and social care student! Review on studentnurseandbeyond.co.uk, March 2019 Essentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care. New and forthcoming titles in the series: The Care Process Communication Skills Leadership Mental Health Promoting Health and Wellbeing Study Skills.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A Handbook for Student Nurses provides an introduction to the essential background knowledge that pre-registration nursing students need as a foundation for their training. It covers the core of first year nursing studies: * 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 points all aid learning, while references to legislation, key documents and reports, and website links to relevant organisations provide easy access to core information. A Handbook for Student Nurses is widely recommended in institutions across the UK and is essential reading for new students. This 201718 edition incorporates the latest developments in the health service, and references have also been comprehensively updated. WHAT STUDENTS AND LECTURERS THINK ABOUT THIS BOOK: an invaluable resource and a daily accompaniment for lecturesI take it into my second year with the knowledge that I have a great reference book I can reflect on throughout my years of training. I found this to be an excellent resource and I feel students new to the profession would find it extremely useful. The book is well-organised, highly readable and accessible. An excellent introductory text for student nurses, written in a clear and illuminative style. [An] excellent textbook that provides up-to-date and relevant information for pre- and post-registration nursing students. This is an excellent book, full of relevant information for student nurses. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. How to Thrive as a Newly Qualified Nurse provides a structured programme of support for nursing students and newly qualified nurses during their first year qualified. Packed with practical examples, tips and advice, and featuring vignettes from recently qualified nurses, this book will help you to: Choose your first nursing post and secure the job you really want Structure your learning and development in the early stages of your career Work in a team, prioritise your care-giving and delegate to others Understand safe staffing, patient acuity and dependency tools, care planning, and risk assessment tools Learn how to escalate concerns and report incidents. Heres what some of our student and NQN reviewers said: The writing style and tone of voice is just right, it reads as though I'm having a conversation with a knowledgeable, trusted friend. I noticed that it answered many of the questions I was always embarrassed to ask as I thought I should have already known those things. I have wanted a book that covers the information provided in this book and have been unable to find one. I think this book will be an incredibly useful resource. Drawing on her 30 years experience as a Registered Nurse and University Lecturer Practitioner, Carol Forde-Johnston has written an accessible and practical book that aims to respond to the questions and concerns that her students and NQNs frequently raise and to help you thrive as a newly qualified nurse. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Study Skills for Masters Level Students will help students to develop the skills they need to make the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate thinking, researching and writing. The second edition of this very popular book has been comprehensively updated to include the latest research publications and policy documents. The authors consider the characteristics, expectations and requirements of Masters level study and examine key topics such as: Critical thinking Developing independent study skills Finding and using literature Applying postgraduate skills in the workplace Writing at Masters level How to get published. The book is free of jargon and easy to use, with clearly defined learning goals. Questions and reflective activities support independent learning and enquiry, and suggestions for further reading are included at the end of each chapter. Study Skills for Masters Level Students is ideal for independent study or for use by lecturers in workshop settings. From reviews of the first edition: "A very comprehensive and accessible guide which is contemporary and related to application within the workplace." "Easy to read and well presented." "Very useful; activities excellent." "I thought the complete book is a must for all postgraduate students." "This book is excellent and I wish I had had a chance to read [it] pre my MSc course.". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses is a user-friendly introduction for student nurses that guides you from the basics to the core calculations required in a healthcare setting. To qualify as a registered nurse you will need to demonstrate proficiency and accuracy when calculating dosages of prescribed medicines. The second edition of Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses features even more worked examples and practice tests, all designed to increase your confidence and competence in calculating drug dosages and performing other important clinical calculations a critical issue in improving patient safety. Key benefits: Diagnostic test to assess your existing skills and knowledge. Back to basics chapter uses a step-by-step approach to ensure understanding tested by nursing lecturers and their students. Self-assessment tests throughout each chapter enable you to monitor your progress. Extensive worked examples use authentic scenarios to set learning in context. Summary tests provide practice for numeracy exams. Covers drug dosages and other clinical calculations such as pressure ulcer risk assessment tools, National Early Warning Score, hydration and fluid balance, Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool, BMI and ideal body weight. Answers provided for all tests. The book also features: Error alerts pointing out common errors and why they are sometimes made. Sense checks to help you avoid fundamental errors. Tips to help with calculations and relate them to clinical practice. Appendices covering safe administration of medicine, routes of administration, medication administration records, drug glossary, a handy multiplication grid and simple conversion tables. Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses is required reading: Before the numeracy test at your student nurse interview. During your university course as you prepare for further numeracy exams. In practice as you get to grips with drug doses, BMI, drip rates, fluid balance, etc. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.