A Handbook for Student Nurses, fourth edition Introducing Key Issues Relevant for Practice

<p><strong><em>A Handbook for Student Nurses</em> is widely recommended in institutions across the UK and is essential reading for new students.</strong><br><br>The book provides an introduction to the essential background knowledge that pre-registration nursing students need as a foundation for their training. This fourth edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the new NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses and the most recent update of the NMC <em>Code</em>. It incorporates the very latest developments in nurse education and in the health service.<br><br><em>A Handbook for Student Nurses</em> covers the core of first-year nursing studies:</p><ul><li>Practice supervision and assessment</li><li>Communication</li><li>Legal and professional issues</li><li>Values, ethics and cultural awareness</li><li>Reflection and personal development</li><li>Quality care and evidence-based practice</li><li>Study skills</li><li>Public health and promoting health and wellbeing</li></ul><p><strong>“An excellent introductory text for student nurses, written in a clear and illuminative style.” <em>Lecturer, Adult Nursing</em></strong></p>