What is Nursing?: Exploring Theory and Practice (Transforming Nursing Practice) - Softcover

Hall, Carol; Ritchie, Dawn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844451585 ISBN 13: 9781844451586

Publisher: Learning Matters, 2009

Synopsis

This book explores the practical application of theory within nursing practice in various contexts and perspectives. It helps the student gain knowledge about how nurses think about nursing, and develop and use theories to meet individual patient needs. It is pragmatic, considering opportunities for students to apply theory to practice both in their own place of work and through the development of elective opportunities. It considers NMC guidance in relation to the application of nursing theory and practice in both student and qualified work, allowing students to look forward to their practical needs as they progress towards registration.

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About the Author

Dawn Ritchie is a Lecturer in Nursing at the University of Nottingham. She has been involved in nurse education for a number of years, including pre-registration and learning beyond registration programmes, and has developed a keen interest in the practical application of nursing. Dawn's clinical background is in critical and acute care in children's nursing.Dr Carol Hall is an Associate Professor at the School of Nursing, University of Nottingham. She enjoys teaching practical elements of nursing within pre-registration nursing curricula, as well as supervising pre- and post-registration students in their dissertations and theses. She has a background in Children's Nursing and Nursing Education.

Review

"An excellent introduction to key concepts in nursing." (Head of Department, University of Liverpool.)

Edition details

• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844451585
• ISBN 13: 9781844451586
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 186