Although care and the process of caring has been a fundamental part of nursing theories and paradigms for many years, there are an increasing number of anecdotal and media stories as well as academic debates that question the extent to which caring is satisfactorily carried out. Fundamentals of Nursing Care is a foundation level pre-registration text that aims to actively address this issue as it focuses on the fundamental principles of caring. The book covers topics such as: • interpersonal issues, self and the therapeutic relationship; • lay–professional conflicts; • user articulation and the caring process; • dignity and care; • cultural competence and the process of care.
The book is set out as a workbook, using narratives that are related to the NMC Essential Skills Clusters. Case studies are used to illustrate key points, and the book has been carefully designed to allow for critical incident analysis, enquiry-based and problem-based learning and reflection. Questions and activities encourage students to deconstruct practice and examine how to further develop competencies. There are also suggestions for additional reading throughout the book in order to support independent learning and enquiry. The book can therefore be used as an independent study tool or as a core text within a particular module.
Fundamentals of Nursing Care is aimed primarily at nurses on the Common Foundation Programme, although it may also be suitable for other health and social care professionals on Foundation Degree programmes. The book’s jargon-free and easy-to-follow approach means that it is relevant for a wide audience of pre-registration practitioners working in a range of institutional and non-institutional settings (hospitals, hospices, nursing and residential homes, and in community settings).

Fundamentals of Nursing Care: A Textbook for Students of Nursing and Healthcare

Medical Books

Hayes, Sally

LLewellyn, Anne

Nursing

Reflect Press

The Care Process consists of four key elements:• assessing needs;• planning care;• implementing care and• evaluating the process and outcomes of care.This book introduces students to the care process and supports the development of the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective and efficient care for patients and clients.Beginning with an examination of health and social care theory, care models and the philosophy of holistic care, the authors then go on to examine the context of care; locating the care process for individual patients and clients within the national and local policy and guidance that drives care provision. Chapters 4–7 explore the four key elements of the care process and the final chapter draws conclusions and considers the implications for future practice in health and social care.The Care Process is aimed at all students studying for qualifications in the health and social care professions. It is ideal for Foundation Degree students and first-year undergraduates. The book supports learning with case studies, sample care plans, activities, reflection points, further reading and references.

The Care Process: Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation in Health and Social Care

Administration & Medicine Economics

Study Skills for Masters Level Students is set out as a workbook using exercises that are related to the development of the skills required to make the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate thinking and writing. Questions and activities encourage students to identify the skills that the postgraduate student should possess and to demonstrate an understanding of how those skills are developed.Topics covered, among others, include:Critical thinking;Developing independent study skills;Finding and using literature;How to get published.The book is easy to use and jargon-free with clearly defined learning goals. Reflection and critical incident analysis are included in order to support independent learning and enquiry, and there are also suggestions for additional reading throughout the book. The book can therefore be used as an independent study tool or by lecturers in workshop settings.

Study Skills for Masters Level Students: A Workbook for Students of Health and Social Care

Casey, Debbie

CLARK, LIZ

This revised and updated edition of Study Skills for Master’s Level Students adopts a reflective approach using exercises that are related to the development of the skills required to make the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate thinking and writing. Questions and activities encourage students to identify the skills that the postgraduate student should possess and to demonstrate an understanding of how those skills are developed.
Topics covered include:
* Critical thinking * Developing independent study skills * Finding and using literature * Applying postgraduate skills in the workplace * Writing at Master’s level * How to get published.
The book is easy to use and jargon-free with clearly defined learning goals. Reflection points are included in order to support independent learning and enquiry, and there are also suggestions for additional reading throughout the book. Study Skills for Master’s Level Studentscan therefore be used as an independent student study tool or by lecturers in workshop settings.

Study Skills for Master's Level Students, revised edition: A Reflective Approach for Health and Social Care

Test Preparation

Graduate School

Lantern Publishing Ltd

The second edition of this very popular book will help students to develop the skills they need to make the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate thinking, researching and writing. It has been comprehensively updated to include the latest research publications and policy documents. The authors consider the characteristics, expectations and requirements of Master’s level study and examine key topics such as:
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<li>Critical thinking</li>
<li>Developing independent study skills</li>
<li>Finding and using literature</li>
<li>Applying postgraduate skills in the workplace</li>
<li>Writing at Master’s level</li>
<li>How to get published.</li>
</ul>The book is free of jargon and easy to use, with clearly defined learning goals. Questions and reflective activities support independent learning and enquiry, and suggestions for further reading are included at the end of each chapter. Study Skills for Master’s Level Students is ideal for independent study or for use by lecturers in workshop settings. From reviews of the first edition: "A very comprehensive and accessible guide which is contemporary and related to application within the workplace." "Easy to read and well presented." "Very useful; activities excellent." "I thought the complete book is a must for all postgraduate students." "This book is excellent and I wish I had had a chance to read [it] pre my MSc course."

Study Skills for Master's Level Students, second edition