The Handbook for Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners
2nd Edition
Published on 9. December 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
442 pages
978-1-5264-9618-8 (ISBN)
Description
The essential handbook for nursing associate students and anyone undertaking a foundation degree or higher-level apprenticeship in healthcare practice.
Now mapped to the latest NMC standards, this book provides you with the core knowledge and skills needed for your nursing associate studies, including study skills, professional development, leadership and teamwork, infection control and health promotion, bioscience, health sciences, mental health, learning disabilities, children and families.
Key features for the new edition:
All content is in-line with the NMC's 'Standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates' - with each chapter featuring an outline of the platforms covered, ensuring that nursing associates upon registration, will be able to effectively demonstrate these proficiencies and meet all outcome statements.
New chapters on Public Health and Advanced Health Science: Genomics and Pathophysiology..
Case studies and activities have been updated to aid discussion-based learning in the classroom and show students how the theory relates to real-life practice.
Written by a collection of experienced authors in nursing and health, the book is essential reading for anyone studying to be a nursing associate, assistant practitioner or healthcare support worker.
Now mapped to the latest NMC standards, this book provides you with the core knowledge and skills needed for your nursing associate studies, including study skills, professional development, leadership and teamwork, infection control and health promotion, bioscience, health sciences, mental health, learning disabilities, children and families.
Key features for the new edition:
All content is in-line with the NMC's 'Standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates' - with each chapter featuring an outline of the platforms covered, ensuring that nursing associates upon registration, will be able to effectively demonstrate these proficiencies and meet all outcome statements.
New chapters on Public Health and Advanced Health Science: Genomics and Pathophysiology..
Case studies and activities have been updated to aid discussion-based learning in the classroom and show students how the theory relates to real-life practice.
Written by a collection of experienced authors in nursing and health, the book is essential reading for anyone studying to be a nursing associate, assistant practitioner or healthcare support worker.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 186 mm
Weight
809 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5264-9618-8 (9781526496188)
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New editions
Gillian Rowe | Scott Ellis | Deborah Gee
The Handbook for Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners
Book
11/2022
3rd Edition
SAGE Publications Ltd
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Gillian Rowe | Chris Counihan | Scott Ellis
The Handbook for Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners
Book
11/2017
1st Edition
SAGE Publications Ltd
€58.37
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Persons
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. Deborah Gee is a Senior Lecturer and Course Lead for the Specialist Community Public Health Course (SCPHN) at Teesside University. In 2006, Deborah qualified as a registered nurse and has worked within a variety of settings including Neonatal Intensive Care and Community District Nursing. In 2010, Deborah completed her PGDip SCPHN qualification and has significant experience working with families and young children, assessing, and identifying their health needs and those of the wider population in her role as a health visitor. Deborah has an MSc in Education in Professional Practice; she is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in addition to holding recognised teacher status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Content
Part One: Academic, Personal and Professional Development
Chapter 1: Developing Academic Study Skills: Techniques and Guidance for Undergraduate Students
Chapter 2: Personal and Professional Development
Chapter 3: Leadership and Teamwork in Health and Social Care
Chapter 4: Practising Values and Ethics in Health & Care Settings
Chapter 5: Applied Health Sciences
Part Two: Biosciences and Essential Knowledge and Skills for Care
Chapter 6: Bioscience
Chapter 7: Advanced Health Science: Genomics and Pathophysiology
Chapter 8: Prevention and Control of Infection
Chapter 9: Essential Skills for Care
Chapter 10: Public Health
Chapter 11: Promoting Health
Part Three: Working With Different Groups of People
Chapter 12: Introduction to Mental Health and Wellbeing
Chapter 13: Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults
Chapter 14: Additional Needs and Challenging Behaviours in Adults and Children
Appendix: Nursing Associate Domains and Where They Can Be Found In This Book
Chapter 1: Developing Academic Study Skills: Techniques and Guidance for Undergraduate Students
Chapter 2: Personal and Professional Development
Chapter 3: Leadership and Teamwork in Health and Social Care
Chapter 4: Practising Values and Ethics in Health & Care Settings
Chapter 5: Applied Health Sciences
Part Two: Biosciences and Essential Knowledge and Skills for Care
Chapter 6: Bioscience
Chapter 7: Advanced Health Science: Genomics and Pathophysiology
Chapter 8: Prevention and Control of Infection
Chapter 9: Essential Skills for Care
Chapter 10: Public Health
Chapter 11: Promoting Health
Part Three: Working With Different Groups of People
Chapter 12: Introduction to Mental Health and Wellbeing
Chapter 13: Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults
Chapter 14: Additional Needs and Challenging Behaviours in Adults and Children
Appendix: Nursing Associate Domains and Where They Can Be Found In This Book