Description
Book SynopsisCovering a range of topics, from helping understand what tutors and mentors expect, how to plan work, and coping with stress, this title helps to support undergraduates across all aspects of student life.
Trade Review"This is an excellent and inspirational book for those embarking on a nursing course. The content provides a host of useful and indispensable information for all nursing pathways. Nursing Standard, January 28 :: vol 23 no 21 :: 2009 Amazon: 'This book is great!!! I take it everywhere I go' 'superb guide for getting started as a pre-registration student' 'full of information you may not want to ask about' 'incredibly pragmatic advice for new students' 'full of handy hints and guidance about placements' 'like a really kind friend or mentor holding your hand when you get nervous'
Table of ContentsBecoming and being a nurse. Nursing models. Academic work. Clinical placements. Basics of nursing. Tools of the trade. Cracking the code.. Safe and accurate administration of medicines. Reading and understanding research. Reflective practice and portfolios. Legal issues for students.. Final thoughts. Useful books. Appendices
