Student's Guide to Becoming a Nurse

Professor Ian Peate is Editor in Chief of British Journal of Nursing. He was formerly Head of the School of Nursing & Midwifery at University of West London and Associate Head of School of Nursing & Midwifery at University of Hertfordshire. He is on the editorial board of British Journal of Healthcare Assistants and Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, is a Consultant Editor for Journal of Paramedic Practice, and has published extensively in both books and journals.

“For all nursing students working towards their degree, this is a must-have additional text book. This would also aid the newly qualified nurse in their first post as lifelong learning continues."  (Nursing Times, 28 Feruary 2013)“This book offers an honest approach to preparing students in the foundation of nursing. It is similar in content to other books geared at preparing nursing students for practice, but it sets itself apart with its focus on topics such as vulnerable patients, inequality, discrimination, exclusions, and public health.”  (Doddy’s, 7 December 2012)“I highly recommend this book.”  (Nursing Standard, 3 October 2012)"The content is brilliant for a student nurse of all experiences...goes into detail where needed without drowning in information which may be difficult for newly studying students." (Liam Crawford, 3rd year learning disability nursing student, Keele University)"An excellent all-round text encompassing a broad range of theoretical topics relevant to modern nursing practice." (Samuel McCreesh, 3rd year paramedic student, University of Brighton)"Great information and to the point!...The tables, figures and illustrations are brilliant and great additions to the book." (Melissa Thompson, 2nd year nursing student, University of Abertay, Dundee)"An invaluable qualitative source of information for any student nurse, holding your hand through the tough and challenging areas of nursing...It’s refreshing to read a book which takes your hand and teaches you rather than talks at you." (Jon Kingaby, 2nd year nursing student, Oxford Brookes University)"Simple and easy to understand...a good read to introduce student nurses to the profession." (Kay Morrill, 3rd year nursing student, Glasgow Caledonian University)"A very interesting book for future nurses...well written, on interesting and relevant topics, in an effective and easy to read style." (Clare Allberry, 3rd year nursing student, University of Nottingham)

• Preface viAcknowledgements viiAbbreviations Commonly Used in Health Care viiiIntroduction 1Part I: Professional Values 91 The Code of Conduct and Professional Practice 112 The Vulnerable Person 593 Inequality, Discrimination and Exclusion 914 Partnership Working, Roles and Responsibilities 128Part II: Communication and Interpersonal Skills 1455 Therapeutic Relationships, Communication and Interpersonal Skills 1476 Interprofessional Working and Learning 1817 Health Promotion, Promoting Self-care and Wellbeing 196Part III: Nursing Practice and Decision-making 2238 Evidence-based Practice 2259 Assessing, Planning, Implementing and Evaluating Care Needs 24510 Public Health 27311 Patient Safety 30312 Recognising, Interpreting and Managing Deterioration in Health and Wellbeing 335Part IV: Leadership and Management 35913 Leadership and Management 36114 Continuing Professional Development 38615 Teaching and Learning in Clinical Practice 409Activity Answers 431Glossary of Terms 439Index 453