The student nurse toolkit : an essential guide for surviving your course

The Student Nurse Toolkit; Contents; Preface; CHAPTER 1 Entry to Nursing ; Your university of choice; Funding; Meeting requirements; The application form; Selection day; The interview; Starting nurse education; Summary; Resources; CHAPTER 2 The Nursing and Midwifery Council and Other Regulatory Bodies; Health profession regulation; The Health and Care Professions Council; The General Medical Council; The role and function of the Nursing and Midwifery Council; Education and conduct; Managing concerns and allegations; The Code; Professional conduct: student nurses; Good health, good character and fitness to practiseSummary; References; Resources; CHAPTER 3 Nursing Education: the Standards for Pre-registration Nurse Education; A brief history of nurse education; Standards for pre-registration nurse education; The need for new standards for pre-registration nursing education; The new standards and service provision; The standards for education; Standards for competence; NMC quality assurance; Standards for education; Summary; References; Resources; CHAPTER 4 Nursing, Health and Social Care; Healthcare; Social care; Partnership working; Health and social care reformThe vulnerable person; Speaking out; Summary; References; Resources; CHAPTER 5 Assessment Tools; The phases of the nursing process; Assessment tools; The Waterlow pressure ulcer assessment tool; Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool; Modified Early Warning Score; Glasgow Coma Scale; Summary; References; Resources; CHAPTER 6 The Essential Skills Clusters; The NHS Constitution; The essential skills clusters; Care, compassion and communication; Types of communication; Maintaining confidentiality; Disclosure; Organisational aspects of care; Infection prevention and controlNutrition and fluid management; Medicines management; Numerical assessment; Summary; References; Resources; CHAPTER 7 The University Setting; The university structure; The senior management team; The academic staff; Professional administrative staff; Other support staff; Student support services; The personal tutor; Student representative bodies; The National Union of Students; UNISON; Royal College of Nursing; The anatomy of a programme of study; The academic year; Modular credits; Teaching, learning and assessment; Summary; References; Resources; CHAPTER 8 Practice Learning OpportunitiesThe practice setting; Practice learning opportunities; Teaching, learning and assessment; Teaching and learning; Assessment; Getting the most out of clinical learning opportunities: roles and responsibilities; Supernumerary practice; Simulation centre; Summary; References; Resources; CHAPTER 9 The Nursing Elective; The purpose of the nursing elective; Preparing for the nursing elective; Finding and funding an elective; Funding opportunities; Making contact; Risk assessment; Getting the most out of your elective placement; Summary; References; Resources; CHAPTER 10 Managing Self.

Your very own companion to any pre-registration nursing course! Packed with advice, hints and tips, this essential, practical guide will orientate and guide you through your nursing course even before you start. Written in a straightforward, no-nonsense style, this Toolkit is full of strategies and help for surviving and succeeding on your pre-registration nursing course, and addresses all the key issues and concerns you may face, including: How to get the most out of your clinical placement The nursing terminology you need to know - including NMC standards How to create a professional Portfolio How to achieve a healthy work-life balance How to develop an effective relationship with your mentor With case studies from real students, hands-on activities and suggestions for further reading, this is THE essential survival guide for your nursing course!