Introduction to Nursing for First Year Students (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781526430045)

The perfect handbook for first year nursing students!

Covering all the skills, theory and knowledge that students will need to know in order to succeed, this book is packed full of information relating to the core modules and key topics taught in the first year of a nursing degree (in line with the NMC standards for pre-registration nursing education). Written by a team of experienced registered nurses, the book uses innovative activities, scenarios and case studies to put the theory into context and bring the subject to life.

The book introduces the full range of nursing skills including:

• Person centred care, effective communication and ethical value
• Research, academic and study skills
• Core clinical skills for effective practice
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pharmacology and medicines management

Whether preparing for their first practice placement, tackling assignments or revising for end-of-year exams, this book will support first-year nursing students in all specialisms and students on the first year of their nursing associate or nursing apprenticeship programmes.