The Handbook for Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners by Gillian Rowe

The Handbook for Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners by Gillian Rowe

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.

‘A useful book for both trainee Nursing Associates and Associate Practitioner students commencing their studiesIt provides a good introduction to key aspects of health and social care, as well as clinical and academic study skills, with the added bonus of recommendations for further reading and additional resources.’

-- Lucie Llewellyn

′This text is a valuable resource for beginners in healthcare to acquire transferable skills and experience to be successful in the world of work. It lays the foundation for understanding  the principles of life long care and health promotion including the development of leadership and management skills.′

-- Dr Swapna Williamson, Associate Professor

′I am delighted to endorse this book, as it is almost a one-stop point of academic education with clinical competencies that I have not seen before. It is contemporary yet main stream and will be a perfect aide memoire for not only student Assistant Practitioners, Nursing Associates and Higher Level Apprenticeship but for first year student nurses too.′

-- Jane Gidman

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. 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.

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ISBN 13	9781526405838
ISBN 10	1526405830
Title	The Handbook for Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners
Author	Gillian Rowe
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Sage Publications Ltd
Year published	2017-11-30
Number of pages	320
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