An essential guide for students transitioning from undergraduate to registered nurse. The book covers all topics included on a final year transition module, is suitable for all fields of nursing, and is mapped to the latest NMC standards.

This book helps trainee nursing associates to prepare for and excel in their nursing associate practice placements. Covering all settings and all fields of nursing, it shows readers how to make the most of each placement and transfer learning and skills from one area of practice to another.

This much-loved textbook responds to the ever-growing importance of leadership to a healthcare professional's role. It summarises all of the key theories, information and research and applies to the healthcare context.

This bestselling introduction to research supports nursing students by demystifying jargon, explaining the key concepts and building their skills in applying research principles to their studies and practice.

An essential guide to critical care nursing that includes all the key scientific knowledge and procedures that students will need to know when entering the critical care environment.

Provides a clear explanation of the science as well as the practical and clinical aspects of infection prevention and control; giving students a more robust knowledge base to better prepare them for taking on future leadership roles in this area.

A beginner's guide to reflective practice that guides the reader through how to write reflectively throughout their career in nursing, from the first reflective exercise at university to carrying out reflective practice on placement or as a professional nurse.

Skills in caring for people with dementia are increasingly demanded of all health care practitioners as the numbers of diagnosed increase. This text presents the latest research into improving dementia care for both non-expert students and junior staff as well as more senior managers.

Now in its 7th edition, this introductory guide provides students in nursing, health and social care, with a concise overview of the different research methods and terminology that they will come across when undertaking research, helping them to become 'research literate' in a short space of time.

Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this book provides an overview of the principles and practice of contemporary mental health nursing care. It equips adult nursing students with the skills to respond to the needs of those in their care who face mental health challenges.