Focusing particularly on compassionate care, this practical textbook covers all aspects of psychology relevant to nursing and healthcare students.

A complete resource covering the key subjects nursing students need to know. It addresses all fields of practice and all settings, with a wealth of activities designed to encourage critical thinking, reflection and evidence-based practice.

Written specifically for those studying and working in the nursing profession and mapped to the HEE Digital Capability Framework, this practical hands-on guide is the only book in the market that equips the reader with the core digital skills needed to study and practice effectively.

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.

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?'

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

A comprehensive textbook providing a full overview of the multifaceted nature of public health practice. The book takes a life-span approach and discusses cultural and societal change with direct links to the UK health and social care context.

A step-by-step and practical guide of how to compile a professional portfolio for use throughout nursing programmes and in initial nursing roles, where portfolios are an essential tool for interviews and employee appraisals.