The Nursing Companion

ISBN-13: 9781403941886 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 448 str.

Peter Birchenall

Opis

The Nursing Companion is an essential text for those beginning their journey towards professional qualification. It introduces the branches of nursing, core concepts and research. This preparatory reader also includes specialist study skills, helping students to balance learning in lectures and on placement.

Spis treści

Introduction; P.Birchenall  & N. Adams   PART I: STUDYING NURSING The Context of Nursing; N.Lee Your Nursing Course; J.Richardson & J.Davenport   Key Skills for Nursing Students; M.Birchenall   Key.- terms – end of part glossary PART II: CORE TOPICS Health Promotion and Public Health; J.Clayton & P.Birchenall   Interpersonal and Professional Skills; A.Maestri-Banks & P.Pope   User Involvement and User Perspective; T.Hostick & E.Hostick   Understanding the Social Context of Healthcare; P.Morrell The Psychological Context of Healthcare; R.Stack Helping People to Manage Pain;  E.Briggs Contemporary Preoperative and Postoperative Care; M.Mitchell   Death and Dying; L.Nyatanga & B.Nyatanga   Key terms – end of part glossary PART III: KEY CONCEPTS: BRANCHES OF NURSING Adult Nursing; N.Lee  & J.Parnell   Nursing Children and Young People; B.Elliott, E.Wake, J.Jolley, S.Jolley, L.Shields  & R.Williams   Caring for People with Learning Disability; P.Birchenall  & S.Baldwin Mental Health Nursing; J.White, T.Welbourn, M.Howe, N.Burton, H.Palmer, T.Flanagan, C.Slee, D.Glenster & I.Barkley   Caring for Older People; F.Irvine &  C.Jones   Key terms – end of part glossary PART IV: RESEARCH AND NURSING The Relevance of Research to Nursing; E.Ball   Quantitative Research; S.Baldwin   Qualitative Research; E.Ball   Getting Research into Practice; A.Jinks  & J.Richardson Key terms – end of part glossary PART V: CAREERS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Career Pathways; J.Richardson.

O autorze

PETER BIRCHENALL Professor and Independent Consultant in Nurse Education. He has a background in Learning Disability Nursing, Adult Nursing and Nurse Education. He has authored and co-authored several successful nursing textbooks. He has a background in nurse teacher education as well as leading courses in undergraduate and post graduate nursing. Peter has also worked as an Education Officer with the former English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting. Until his retirement Peter held the Chair in Health Studies at the University of Lincolnshire and Humberside, UK. For nine years he was Editor-in-Chief of Nurse Education Today, a position he relinquished in 2002.

NICOLA ADAMS is Professor of Rehabilitation, School of Health, Community& Education Studies, Northumbria University, UK.

Blurb

Are you thinking about studying nursing? Do you have an upcoming
interview? Or have you just been accepted on a course? Do you need a
guide? Then this book is for you.

The number of students applying for nursing is increasing every year,
making each place more competitive and more precious. This book will
give you the edge in your application, knowledge for your interview, and
support throughout your course.

This trusty companion will answer your queries and settle your concerns,
giving you an insight into the world of nursing. The experienced team of
authors:

- introduce the different branches of nursing
- define the key concepts you will study on your course
- give you an insight into specialist study skills
- help you to understand research
- offer advice on professional development and life after university.

Using case studies, activities and incorporating four end-of-part glossaries,
this one-stop resource will prepare you for the experience of being a
student nurse and equip you for the challenges of the profession.