Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this book covers the key components of medicines management and optimisation that pre-reg nurses need to know, using a scenario-based approach to illustrate how each topic - from injections to ethics - relates to nursing practice.

The go-to book for anyone considering a career in nursing. Using real life tips from students, lecturers and nurses, the book helps prospective students determine if nursing is the right career for them. It then walks the reader step by step through the application process, from choosing the right course to writing a strong application and succeeding at the interview.

This book explores sociology and psychology relevant to nursing and explains why it is so important to understand these disciplines in order to provide holistic, person-centred care. This third edition has been updated according to the latest NMC standards and requirements.

Covering the what, why and how in easily accessible language, this book explores the common challenges faced by nursing students on placement and gives practical advice on how to overcome them. Updated to the latest NMC standards and written by a team of experienced lecturers and nurses.

This bestselling introduction to research supports nursing students by demystifying jargon, explaining the key concepts and building their skills in applying research principles to their studies and practice.

Nurses work in complex situations with daily challenges, where the needs of each patient represent unique demands. Action research helps nurses to investigate their practices as reflective practitioners, allowing them to ask 'What is going on? How do we understand the existing situation? How do we improve it?'

Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this book introduces TNAs to the theory and practice of effective communication. Building confidence in communicating across different settings and with diverse patients, families, carers and the MDT, the book uses case studies and activities to help TNAs develop their own unique voice.

A step-by-step guide to 50 of the most common nursing skills and procedures.

An essential guide for students transitioning from undergraduate to registered nurse. The book covers all topics included on a final year transition module, is suitable for all fields of nursing, and is mapped to the latest NMC standards.