A Handbook for Student Nurses is widely recommended in institutions across the UK and is essential reading for new students.



The book provides an introduction to the essential background knowledge that pre-registration nursing students need as a foundation for their training. This third edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the new NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses and the most recent update of the NMC Code. It also features a completely new chapter on health promotion, and incorporates the very latest developments in nurse education and in the health service.



A Handbook for Student Nurses covers the core of first-year nursing studies:




Practice supervision and assessment
Communication
Legal and professional issues
Values, ethics and cultural awareness
Reflection and personal development
Quality care and evidence-based practice
Study skills
Public health and promoting health and wellbeing


“An excellent introductory text for student nurses, written in a clear and illuminative style.” Lecturer, Adult Nursing