Professional Skills in Nursing
A Guide for the Common Foundation Programme
- Rita Debnath - formerly at University of Surrey
Nursing
What do I need to learn in order to progress through my course? How do I achieve the best possible patient-care?
Professional Skills for Nurses answers both of these questions and supports the development of key nursing skills underpinned by theory. Designed specifically to meet the needs of nursing students in the initial stages of training, the book focuses on the essential knowledge and skills needed for effective patient-care while at the same time helping students to achieve the NMC outcomes required for entry into branch programs.
Each chapter focuses on a key aspect of nursing care backed up with practical tips, examples drawn from all branches of nursing, and a range of study activities to help you reflect on your learning and get the most from practice placements.
Key themes in healthcare such as ethics, evidence-based practice and health promotion are discussed throughout the book, highlighting how these relate to everyday nursing practice.
Focusing on the core skills covered in the initial stages of training, Professional Skills in Nursing is the ideal introduction for students during the Common Foundation Program.
A good addition to the textbooks already available. Readable and structured - ideal for first years but will be a uiseful resource for all nurses.
The book is very user friendly and easy reading. There are activities which enables the reader to assess their understanding.
A handy reference text.
Thought this might also be suitable for our physiotherapy students as some professional skills are common to both. However there was just not enough information that was appropriate.
This book is easy to follow i espescially like the inclusion of learning outcomes and learning activities included in each chapter
A must-read for every student on the pre-registration course! Highly recommended!
This book offers students a good knowledge of essential clinical skills in nursing. A very clearly set out book.
A useful addition to the literature for foundation year studies.
