The Handbook for Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners

Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards and with a new chapter on medicines management and a new teaching guide for instructors, this is the essential handbook for nursing associate students and anyone undertaking a foundation degree or higher-level apprenticeship in healthcare practice.

The essential handbook for nursing associate students and anyone undertaking a foundation degree or higher-level apprenticeship in healthcare practice.

This bestselling book will see you through all aspects of your programme, from the skills and knowledge you need to get started to more advanced topics such as leadership and pathophysiology. Covering all of the topics you will study in clear, straightforward language, it builds your confidence and competence as an effective healthcare professional.

Key features:

• Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards and other relevant healthcare codes and standards

• New chapter on medicines management

• Filled with case studies, scenarios and activities illustrating theory in real life practice

  Autorentext

  Gillian Rowe is a writer and researcher who has edited and authored the primary textbook for Nursing Associates, she has extensive experience in the health and social care sectors both nursing and managing residential care settings. She is a qualified lecturer, lecturing for University of Plymouth Partnerships and delivers mental health training to the wider community. Gillian is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

  Inhalt

  Part One: Academic, Personal and Professional Development
  Chapter 1: Developing Academic Study Skills: Techniques and Guidance for Undergraduate Students - Chris Counihan
  Chapter 2: Personal and Professional Development - Gillian Rowe
  Chapter 3: Leadership and Teamwork in Health and Social Care - Michelle Henderson
  Chapter 4: Practising Values and Ethics in Health and Care Settings - Gillian Rowe
  Chapter 5: Applied Health Sciences - Gillian Rowe and Ami Jackson
  Part Two: Biosciences and Essential Knowledge and Skills for Care
  Chapter 6: Bioscience - Gillian Rowe
  Chapter 7: Advanced Health Science: Genomics and Pathophysiology - Gillian Rowe
  Chapter 8 Prevention and Control of Infection - Deborah Gee
  Chapter 9: Essential Skills for Care - Gillian Rowe
  Chapter 10: Essential Skills: Medicines Management and Administration - Gillian Rowe
  Chapter 11: Public Health - Michelle Henderson and Gillian Rowe
  Chapter 12: Health Promotion - Scott Ellis
  Part Three: Working with Different Groups of People
  Chapter 13: Introduction to Mental Health and Wellbeing - Gillian Rowe
  Chapter 14: Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults - Janette Barnes and Jade Carter-Bennett
  Chapter 15 Additional Needs and Challenging Behaviours in Adults and Children - Kevin Graham and Gillian Rowe