
Health Promotion for Nursing Associates
Learning Matters Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 24. January 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-1-5297-5775-0 (ISBN)
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Description
Promoting health and preventing ill health is central to your role as a nursing associate. Written in clear language and full of examples from practice, this book introduces all aspects of health promotion that you need to know. Covering essential topics such as health inequality and mental health promotion, the book develops your knowledge and skills in health promotion at the individual, community and population level.
Key features
o Fully mapped to the 2018 NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates
o Case studies, activities and insights from real TNAs illustrate health promotion in different settings across all fields of nursing
o Focussed specifically on the requirements of the nursing associate role, helping you to develop into a confident professional practitioner
Key features
o Fully mapped to the 2018 NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates
o Case studies, activities and insights from real TNAs illustrate health promotion in different settings across all fields of nursing
o Focussed specifically on the requirements of the nursing associate role, helping you to develop into a confident professional practitioner
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Exeter
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sage Publications Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 171 mm
Weight
329 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5297-5775-0 (9781529757750)
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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. Ami Jackson began her nursing career as a cadet nurse and then completed her pre-registration training at Northumbria University in 2007, before completing a Practice Development degree in 2013. Ami has worked in a variety of areas including stroke rehabilitation, acute older persons' medicine, intensive care, and orthopaedic surgery. Ami became a ward sister on an orthopaedic trauma unit and developed significant experience in leadership and management. More recently, Ami was a Practice Placement Facilitator, leading on pre-registration nursing programmes within her local NHS Trust. Ami now tutors Training Nursing Associates at Teesside University, and has commenced a master's degree in Global Leadership.
Content
Chapter 1: The principles of health promotion
Chapter 2: Communication skills in health promotion
Chapter 3: Understanding health inequalities
Chapter 4: Early years to adolescence and promoting good health outcomes
Chapter 5: Infection control in settings
Chapter 6: Promoting healthy choices
Chapter 7: Promoting good mental health
Chapter 8: Understanding data and demographics
Chapter 2: Communication skills in health promotion
Chapter 3: Understanding health inequalities
Chapter 4: Early years to adolescence and promoting good health outcomes
Chapter 5: Infection control in settings
Chapter 6: Promoting healthy choices
Chapter 7: Promoting good mental health
Chapter 8: Understanding data and demographics