Main description:

The essential handbook for trainee nursing associates 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 through 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

Contents:

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