Abstract

This book is a comoprehensive introduction to the essential background knowledge and understanding that pre-registration nursing students need to gain in order to have a foundation on which to build the rest of their training. Providing crucial context and an examination of key issues, this book encapsulates the core of first-year nursing in one resource. Topics introduced include: Legl & Professional Issues, Communication, Values and Healthcare Ethics, Reflection and Professional Development, Evidence-Based Practice, Interprofessional Practice, Study Skills, IT and medicine calculations.