Download or read book Diary and Reflective Journal for Nurses and Midwives written by Claire A. McGuinness and published by Bailliere Tindall. This book was released on 2009-06-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: . Normal diary features relating to calendar events, contact details etc. . Pocket-sized to fit into nursing uniforms . Plastic cover to extend lifetime with daily usage . Wire-bound to improve accessibility for writing in. . A week-to-view pages to record off-duty shifts and hours worked during clinical placements . A reflection section giving information on how to reflect and space for notes when reflecting . 'Aide-memoire' features on drug calculations and administration, normal values and medical terminology . Timetable section, year planner and space for recording assignment deadlines to aid time management

Download or read book Bailliere s Study Skills for Nurses and Midwives written by Sian Maslin-Prothero and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-01-21 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a first time student or returning to study, it can seem very daunting. This book can help you get the most from studying and shows how to make good use of your time and achieve success. This 4th edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. It demonstrates how to develop and build on existing strengths and experiences to get the most out of any course. Using a down-to-earth and user-friendly style, it concentrates on what you need to know. It can help you to: • get the most from reading and lectures • access libraries • use the Internet and databases • develop IT skills • learn through reflection • develop a portfolio • prepare assignments • get the most from placements.activities reflection points case studies annotated further reading useful websitesThis new edition reflects recent changes in nursing and midwifery policy and practice including aspects such as ePortfolios, the European Computer Driving Licence and podcasts The majority of the chapters have been rewritten with either a student, or a practitioner to reflect the need for greater evidence of practice and its importance to midwifery and nursing students. More emphasis on clinical nursing and midwifery practise by relating skills to clinical placements and employment with a new chapter on Clinical Skills. New chapter on 'Getting ready to study'

Download or read book Contexts of Nursing written by John Daly and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this popular nursing text introduces students to the theory, language and scholarship of contemporary nursing. Contexts of Nursing, 4th edition continues to challenge and extend nursing students by exploring the key concepts underpinning contemporary nursing practice. This exceptional nursing textbook incorporates diverse views and voices and sometimes-controversial topics, encouraging student nurses to reflect, discuss and debate various issues, and ultimately helping them to develop their own positions. Contexts of Nursing, 4th edition features abundant new and updated content – developed in consultation with practicing nurses and nursing students – yet remains based on the same aims and objectives of the popular first edition. Written by expert contributors, all of whom are helping shape contemporary nursing in Australia and New Zealand, this latest edition of Contexts of Nursing reflects the dynamic nature of nursing scholarship. Chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated, and now include fresh learning objectives, key words, reflective questions, recommended readings and references Content has been fully updated to reflect national registration A restructured table of contents links key chapters Each chapter addresses an area of study within the undergraduate nursing program. Topics include history, culture, ethics, law, technology and professional issues.

Download or read book Reflective Practice in Nursing written by Lioba Howatson-Jones and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2016-02-27 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you like to develop some strategies to manage knowledge deficits, near misses and mistakes in practice? Are you looking to improve your reflective writing for your portfolio, essays or assignments? Reflective practice enables us to make sense of, and learn from, the experiences we have each day and if nurtured properly can provide skills that will you come to rely on throughout your nursing career. Using clear language and insightful examples, scenarios and case studies the third edition of this popular and bestselling book shows you what reflection is, why it is so important and how you can use it to improve your nursing practice. Key features: · Clear and straightforward introduction to reflection directly written for nursing students and new nurses · Full of activities designed to build confidence when using reflective practice · Each chapter is linked to relevant NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters

Download or read book Reflective Practice in Nursing written by Chris Bulman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-01-10 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From reviews of previous editions: 'This excellent book provides useful guidance on the use of reflection in practice.... a helpful addition to any nursing library.’ Primary Health Care '...an excellent investment in any nurses’ library portfolio.' Journal of Advanced Nursing 'An extremely welcome addition to nursing's literature on thoughtful, knowledgeable practice.' Nursing Times 'This is an excellent practical guide to reflective practice...I would highly recommend this book to all practice teachers and students.' Journal of Practice Nursing The ability to reflect on practice has become a competency demanded of every healthcare professional in recent years. It can be a daunting prospect- but this practical and accessible text guides the way, using the latest research and evidence to support the development of skills in reflective practice and provides help and advice on how to get started, how to write reflectively and how to continue to use reflective practice in everyday situations. This fifth edition of Reflective Practice in Nursing is an indispensable guide for students and practitioners alike who wish to learn more about reflective practice, as well as containing essential information for teachers and lecturers.

Download or read book Nursing Diary and Reflective Journal written by Claire A. McGuinness and published by Bailliere Tindall. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is directed primarily towards nursing students outside of the United States. As well as features of a normal diary it incorporates nursing-specific elements designed to help students with their clinical placements and reflection (both requirements of the pre-registration nursing course). . Normal diary features relating to calendar events, contact details etc. . Pocket-sized to fit into nursing uniforms . Plastic cover to extend lifetime with daily usage . Wire-bound to improve accessibility for writing in. . A week-to-view pages to record off-duty shifts and hours worked during clinical placements . A reflection section giving information on how to reflect and space for notes when reflecting . 'Aide-memoire' features on drug calculations and administration, normal values and medical terminology . Timetable section, year planner and space for recording assignment deadlines to aid time management

Download or read book The Nursing Companion written by Peter Birchenall and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01-07 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you thinking about studying nursing? Do you have an upcoming interview? Or have you just been accepted on a course? Do you need a guide? Then this book is for you. The number of students applying for nursing is increasing every year, making each place more competitive and more precious. This book will give you the edge in your application, knowledge for your interview, and support throughout your course. This trusty companion will answer your queries and settle your concerns, giving you an insight into the world of nursing. The experienced team of authors: - Introduce the different branches of nursing - Define the key concepts you will study on your course - Give you an insight into specialist study skills - Help you to understand research - Offer advice on professional development and life after university. Using case studies, activities and incorporating four end-of-part glossaries, this one-stop resource will prepare you for the experience of being a student nurse and equip you for the challenges of the profession.

Download or read book Reflective Practice for Nurses written by Claire Boyd and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-01-05 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflective Practice for Nurses Become a reflective clinical practitioner and prepare for successful revalidation with this practical nursing guide Reflective practice is increasingly being regarded as an essential tool for improving nursing practice, and since reflective practice is not always intuitive, there is an urgent need for an accessible guide for nurses wishing to incorporate best practices into their role. Reflective Practice for Nurses meets this need and introduces the core concepts and principles of reflective practice. Designed for busy nursing professionals in want of a speedy overview and with jargon-free language, this is the easiest way to begin learning about reflective practice and how it can be used to support revalidation. It promises to become an indispensable tool for nursing students and professionals looking to turn the sometimes-fraught process of professional reflection into an asset to their practice. Reflective Practice for Nurses readers will also find: An introduction to 14 different models of reflection Easy-to-read format for nurses in high-pressure professional situations Pocket-sized presentation for portability and use on-the-go Reflective Practice for Nurses is essential for nursing students and practicing nurses looking to become more reflective and effective clinical practitioners.

Download or read book Reading Mental Health Nursing Education Research Ethnicity and Power written by Liam Clarke and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-10-25 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It examines some of the ideology and professional issues surrounding the theory and practice of mental health nursing. The author supplies an analysis that goes beyond normal factual texts, drawing on a wide range of orthodox and unorthodox professional literature from several disciplines. Dr Clarke analyses five areas - race/ethnicity, education, ethics, research, and violence - in his distinctive style. The results are enlightening and practitioners of all levels are challenged to review how they think about mental health practice. * Analysis of key subjects relevant to mental health practitioners at all levels * Provocative style to promote further debate * Wide range of references and further reading to stimulate wider study * Brings together a comprehensive range of topics in one volume to encourage understanding of broad context of practice

Download or read book Essential Study Skills for Nursing written by Christine Ely and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study skills are essential to nursing and the aim of this book is to provide you with an easy-to-use guide that will help you to develop the study skills necessary to your academic and professional life.

Download or read book EBOOK Revalidation A journey for nurses and midwives written by Marianne Fairley - Murdoch and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2017-01-16 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you prepared for revalidation? All nurses and midwives in the UK are required to complete the revalidation process every 3 years in order to renew their registration. This book explores key areas of revalidation such as adult learning and CPD, personal reflection and growth, and improving practice by obtaining and learning from practice-related feedback. This handy guide contains a wealth of tips and advice for all nurses and midwives to help to make the process more understandable and manageable. Key features: • Practical suggestions and examples for engaging in relevant continuing professional development (CPD) • Introduces methods to help complete the reflective accounts • Provides support to prepare for the reflective discussion and confirmation process • Features 'Time Out' boxes and activities throughout that can be used for reflection on practice and support personal development • Practical ideas for portfolio development Essential reading for all NMC registrants, regardless of practice setting, as well as student nurses and midwives who will need to undergo revalidation throughout their careers. Employers will also find this book helpful when supporting staff with revalidation. "I found this book very easy to read. It shows clearly how to incorporate revalidation into our practice and make it as stress-free as possible!" Myrna Melville, Registered Nurse, UK "The book is structured in an accessible way and is designed to really assist registrants through the revalidation process. I particularly like the frequent activities built in as the reader progresses through the chapters." Professor Ian Murray, Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery, Robert Gordon University, UK "This book is a first of its kind and as the title suggest it’s a journey where the authors walks with the readers step by step to a successful revalidation destination. The authors are evidently well vast with this subject matter and had produced a book that is beautifully laid out, easy to read without being patronizing." Esther Kuria

Download or read book Nursing in Partnership with Patients and Carers written by Audrey Reed and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-05-12 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Future healthcare services are changing to give patients more rights over their own healthcare. The NMC requires that nurses work in partnership with those in their care. This book provides a timely guide to enabling patient and carer participation in nursing care. It challenges the reader to see the person in the patient and explores the nature of the nurse-patient relationship. It gives practical advice on how students can promote participation on placements and in practice. The book also offers an insight into the realities of being a carer, and discusses how quality of patient experiences can be assessed.

Download or read book Reflective Practice written by Sara Horton-Deutsch and published by SIGMA Theta Tau International. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nursing can be a physically and intellectually demanding profession, and most nursing programs focus on instilling the techniques and knowledge necessary to prepare novice nurses. Rarely addressed in nurse education, though, are the human and emotional factors that impact nurses at all levels from day one. The fact is, the emotional labor of nursing takes a demanding toll as nurses cope with patients, compassion fatigue, and increasingly complex workplace and interpersonal issues that deplete energy and motivation.

Download or read book Professional Portfolios E Book written by Kate Andre and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-05-15 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The implementation of National registration requires Australian and New Zealand Nurses and Midwives to perform annual Continuing Professional Development. They must also document evidence of skills acquisition, activities, reflection, identification and prioritisation of their learning needs in a portfolio. With the global trend towards e-Portfolios, many higher education institutions encourage the use of e-Portfolios as a tool to enhance learning and demonstrate career development. Nursing and Midwifery Portfolios: evidence of continuing competence 2e has been thoroughly revised with a focus on e-Portfolios to provide tools to structure, reflect, plan, develop and communicate professional achievements for nurses and midwives. A new chapter on Reflection highlights the value of including reflection within portfolios as a critical element towards addressing learning needs for individuals. - Australian and New Zealand regulatory frameworks: By providing direct application to the local regulatory context, including applied examples, this book gives the reader the opportunity to understand the perspective of their local regulator – thus assisting them in producing a product that addresses the needs of the regulator. - A range of portfolio approaches: Through understanding a range of portfolio approaches, the reader can gauge which approach best meets their needs. - Examination of the nature and role of evidence: This assists the reader to understand the need for a range of evidence and how the different types of evidence contribute specific aspects necessary to substantiate the broader argument of competence. Through the use of quality evidence, the reader can compile a more compact but effective portfolio. - Performance and career planning: The direct link made in this book between portfolios, performance and career planning means that the value of this book extends beyond being a tool for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Rather this text is designed to assist a range of clinicians and managers, in assisting them either plan their own careers, or influence others in developing careers inline with the future needs of their organisation.• New information about e-Portfolios • A new chapter on Reflection • Updated regulatory requirements for National registration • Aligned to NMBA CPD standards • Greater emphasis on evidence based practice • Increased use of examples and case studies

Download or read book Transformation through Journal Writing written by Jane Wood and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transformation through Journal Writing is a grounded guide to self reflection through journaling for those in the helping professions. Journals are shown to be an effective method of self-care and self-development. Full of inspiring and original ideas, this book provides everything you need to know about developing and advancing journaling skills. It covers a range of different styles, from the logical and structured use of templates, frameworks and models, to the creative and organic process of art journaling. Each technique and its transformative potential are clearly explained, and readers are encouraged to start writing through expertly crafted exercises and journal examples. It is a flexible resource that will inspire readers to start a reflective journal for the first time or to try out new techniques and methodologies. A comprehensive handbook to self-reflective journaling, this book will be of interest to everyone in the health professions including complementary and alternative practitioners, supervisors, counsellors, psychotherapists, and art, music and drama therapists.

Download or read book EBOOK Communication Skills For Adult Nurses written by Abayomi McEwen and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2010-09-16 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is a real gem - useful not only for nurses, but for all healthcare professionals, students and educators wanting to develop their communication skills. One is reminded that it is not always about 'what' is said, but 'how' it is said. This book will be a great resource for those advocating interprofessional working, while keeping the patient's perspective in the reader's mind throughout." Dr Susanne Lindqvist, Senior Lecturer in Interprofessional Education, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK. "This book is slim line and concise but covers a lot of vital points that all nurses and students of nursing should be aware of. It is well laid out with activities, case studies and vignettes to illustrate key issues... I thoroughly recommend this book to nursing students and those who work with people in any context." Jo Parham, third year adult nursing student at the University of the West of England. "From a Nursing Student perspective this book is excellent. It deals with every aspect of communication from the fundamental skills, through the use of technology, challenging situations, communication in teams, to the legal and ethical aspects of communication." Conor Hamilton, Nursing student. Queens University, Belfast. An essential guide for all nurses!! With an emphasis on practical application, this lively and accessible guide will help nurses to hone and develop their communication skills. Full of examples from both a patient and a nurse perspective, the book covers: Barriers to communication Communication in teams The patient's perspective Making good use of email and phone Managing difficult conversations How good communication underpins the essence of care Examples of both good and poor practice, taken from the real-life experiences of the authors, are included to encourage reflection and integration of theory and practice. The book includes common scenarios, activity points and suggestions for practice, to give nurses the tools to continue to develop and apply effective communication skills. Communication Skills for Adult Nurses will support both student nurses learning their craft and also offer a suitable handy reference for qualified nurses undertaking continuing professional development, or acting as mentors. Contributors: Bernard Anderson, Jayne Crow, Graham Harris, Vivian Jellis, Mary Northrop, Paula Sobiechowska, Jill Toocaram

Download or read book Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner written by Leslie Neal-Boylan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-28 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner is a key resource for advanced practice nurses and graduate students seeking to test their skills in assessing, diagnosing, and managing cases in family and primary care. Composed of more than 70 cases ranging from common to unique, the book compiles years of experience from experts in the field. It is organized chronologically, presenting cases from neonatal to geriatric care in a standard approach built on the SOAP format. This includes differential diagnosis and a series of critical thinking questions ideal for self-assessment or classroom use.