Nursing in the Uk: A Textbook for the Overseas Nursing Programme - Couverture souple

Benbow, Wendy; Jordan, Gill

 
9781906052003: Nursing in the Uk: A Textbook for the Overseas Nursing Programme

Synopsis

Nursing in the UK is a comprehensive introduction to the range of subjects that qualified nurses from overseas are required to have studied in order to gain registration in the UK. The book has been written to support both the requirements of the NMC's prescribed curriculum content for Overseas Nursing programmes, and as an introduction to the delivery and provision of UK healthcare for qualified nurses from the EU seeking to practice in the UK. This interactive textbook supports learners with activities, case studies and examples, reflection points and end-of-chapter quizzes for self-assessment. Key documents, legislation and reports are introduced and further reading offers a guide to additional information on the topic covered and links to relevant organisations. Nursing in the UK is also suitable for: people returning to nursing who require an overview and update on the latest developments in the profession; those considering a career in nurisng and looking to commence their nurse training in the UK; healthcare assistants looking to increase their understanding of the framework in which they practice. Contents: Introduction The provision of healthcare in the UK Legal, professional and ethical issues The UK as a multicultural society Quality assurance Evidence-based practice Interprofessional practice and changing roles in UK nursing Health promotion Nurse education, mentoring and preceptorship Reflection, clinical supervision and portfolios Medicine, IV and blood administration

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À propos de l'auteur

Wendy Benbow is Senior Lecturer and joint Programme Leader for the Overseas Nursing Programme at the University of Bournemouth. Gill Jordan is Senior Lecturer and joint Programme Leader for the Overseas Nursing Programme at the University of Bournemouth.

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