The Handbook for Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners

1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-1-5264-0583-8
Verlag: SAGE Publications Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, Format (B × H): 186 mm x 231 mm, Gewicht: 578 g

Written specifically for students who are undertaking a foundation degree or higher level apprenticeship in healthcare practice, or for those studying for the new nursing associate role, this book provides readers with the core knowledge and skills, giving them a springboard to further study.

Key features include:

- A broad range of topics such as study skills, professional development, infection control and health promotion, health sciences, mental health, learning disabilities, children and families

- Clinical case studies throughout to show how theory relates to real-life practice

- Different levels of activity to help students ‘step up learning’ whether they are at level 4 or 5

Written by a wide range of authors with both experience in practice and in running degrees in nursing and health, the book is essential reading for all healthcare support workers, assistant practitioners and nursing associates.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rowe, Gillian

Counihan, Chris

Ellis, Scott

Gee, Deborah

Graham, Kevin

Henderson, Michelle

Barnes, Janette

Carter-Bennett, Jade

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1: Academic, Personal and Professional Development
Chapter 1: Developing Academic Study Skills: Techniques and Guidance for Undergraduate Students
Chapter 2: Values and Ethical Frameworks in Health and Social Care
Chapter 3: Personal and Professional Development
Chapter 4: Leadership and Teamwork in Health and Social Care
Part 2: Biosciences and Essential Knowledge and Skills for Care
Chapter 5: Bioscience
Chapter 6: Prevention and Control of Infection
Chapter 7: Essential Skills for Care
Chapter 8: Applied Health Sciences
Chapter 9: Health Promotion
Part 3: Working with Different Groups of People
Chapter 10: Additional Needs and Challenging Behaviours in Children and Adults
Chapter 11: Introduction to Mental Health and Wellbeing
Chapter 12: Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults

Über Autor(innen)

Rowe, Gillian
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.

Gee, Deborah
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.