Nursing Models for Nursing Students (New Notes on Nursing)

Welcome to nursing! Nursing Models for Nursing Students is part of the New Notes on Nursing series, a series created especially for you, the nursing student at the start of your nursing journey.

Nursing models serve as blueprints for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that is patient centred, culturally competent and ethically sound. As such, they are fundamental to every facet of nursing and a good knowledge of them is a requirement for every student nurse. This book focuses primarily on how models can support nursing practice. From the first steps in your nursing journey to final year and beyond, Nursing Models for Nursing Students is your essential guide.

The New Notes on Nursing series presents key topics in a highly accessible way, without making assumptions about your existing knowledge. Concise volumes cover critical and emerging areas, including cultural competence, digital professionalism, politics and activism, clinical placements and more. The aim is to make content engaging and easy to absorb, focussing just on what is essential for success on your course. Using a relaxed writing style and an all-new design, these unique books provide personal guidance from experts and students alike. So, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for New Notes on Nursing!

• Case studies and storytelling approaches help link theory to practice
• Graphics, icons and mind maps enhance the text and aid visual learners
• Written to show how specific knowledge relates to wider concepts
• Learning is presented in small, self-contained sections for quick location and digestion
• Terms and concepts are explained using simple language
• Content is clearly mapped to NMC standards
• Accompanying videos provide additional insights and bring study to life

Sally Wilson is a Matron for Vulnerable Patients and Safeguarding Adults Lead.