The Clinical Placement E Book

Clinical placements are wonderful learning experiences but they can also be daunting. This book is written specifically for nursing students undertaking a Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing. It will help you prepare for clinical placements and enhance your knowledge and confidence. Written by leading academics Tracy Levett-Jones and Kerry Reid-Searl, The Clinical Placement will give you the knowledge, strategies, practical tips and insights you need to excel in your placements. It has a strong focus on both person-centred care, self-care, professional and personal responsibilities. With a supporting video series containing a wealth of practical ideas from expert nurses and recently graduated students, this book will empower you to complete your clinical placements feeling confident and capable as you undertake your journey to becoming a registered nurse. Written specifically for students undertaking a Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing Tips to maximise learning opportunities in a range of different clinical settings Practical strategies for dealing with difficult and challenging situations 13 engaging videos provide expert insights An eBook included with print purchase Additional resources on Evolve: eBook on VitalSource Instructor and student resources: An introductory video by Tracy Levett-Jones 'Insights from Experts' videos with registered nurses 'Insights from Students' video with nursing graduates New student perspectives and insights woven throughout chapters New video with senior/graduate students providing practical tips for commencing students to assist with placement preparation Increased focus on self-care, dealing with stress and burnout, and how to navigate high-risk situations Additional strategies to help you learn more effectively while on placement

Clinical placements are wonderful learning experiences but they can also be daunting. This book is written specifically for nursing students undertaking a Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing. It will help you prepare for clinical placements and enhance your knowledge and confidence. Written by leading academics Tracy Levett-Jones and Kerry Reid-Searl, The Clinical Placement will give you the knowledge, strategies, practical tips and insights you need to excel in your placements. It has a strong focus on both person-centred care, self-care, professional and personal responsibilities. With a supporting video series containing a wealth of practical ideas from expert nurses and recently graduated students, this book will empower you to complete your clinical placements feeling confident and capable as you undertake your journey to becoming a registered nurse. Written specifically for students undertaking a Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing Tips to maximise learning opportunities in a range of different clinical settings Practical strategies for dealing with difficult and challenging situations 13 engaging videos provide expert insights An eBook included with print purchase Additional resources on Evolve: eBook on VitalSource Instructor and student resources: An introductory video by Tracy Levett-Jones 'Insights from Experts' videos with registered nurses 'Insights from Students' video with nursing graduates New student perspectives and insights woven throughout chapters New video with senior/graduate students providing practical tips for commencing students to assist with placement preparation Increased focus on self-care, dealing with stress and burnout, and how to navigate high-risk situations Additional strategies to help you learn more effectively while on placement

Perfect for: Bachelor of Nursing students Diploma of Nursing students An essential resource to prepare nursing students for their clinical placements and gain the most from their experiences. With a focus on expectations and how to think, act, feel and communicate within complex clinical environments, Clinical Placement: An essential guide for nursing students, 3rd Edition provides tips for maximising learning opportunities and practical strategies for dealing with difficult and challenging situations. Evolve Resources: The Clinical Placement, 3rd Edition is supported by an engaging series of video interviews with nurses from a diverse range of clinical practice areas. Each nurse shares insights, advice, highlights challenges and opportunities, and assists with tips for clinical placement. Evolve resources include: o 12 video interviews with nurses from a range of clinical practice areas o ‘Need to know’ quick tips o ‘Challenges you may encounter’ Other key features within the chapters include: Something to Think About, Student Experience case studies and Coaching Tips. Greater emphasis on cultural sensitivity, simulation as preparation for practice, patient safety, inter-professional communication and professional portfolio development Coaching Tips – advice on common issues Something to Think About – encourages students to relate theory to their own practice.

Are you unsure about your medical nursing placement? Do you need guidance on what to prepare to get the most out of your practice learning? Will you have the range of clinical skills to care for individual patients? What learning opportunities will there be to meet your competencies? How can you maximise your learning during this placement? This book will help you with all these concerns. It will advise you on what to expect from the placement, what you can learn, how to link theory and practice, and how to make the most of your learning opportunities and meet your competencies. Placement Learning in Medical Nursing covers the following areas: Takes a logical, step-by-step approach to preparing for learning on a medical nursing placement Provides the principles of care, treatment and management of an individual, linking university-learned theory to clinical practice Gives helpful evidence-based practice examples and resources to support placement learning Identifies clinical skills that underpin care of an individual Highlights potential learning opportunities and experiences available on a medical nursing placement Explains how to develop your clinical portfolio by completing specific exercises and activities Maps all activities and exercises to the NMC competencies Advises on approaches to a range of situations that may arise as a student nurse Adopts a case-study/patient pathway approach to consolidating learning, from pre-diagnosis, through a range of treatment options to discharge. Series features: A unique guide to getting the most from clinical placements How to prepare for your placement What you can expect to learn during a placement Clear links to, and examples of, achieving NMC competencies Guidance on what to use as evidence for your portfolio Case studies that link theory with practice How to consolidate your experience and learn from the placement Tips, activities, further reading suggestions and useful websites.

'The Clinical Placement' is a survival tool for nursing students and those that support them throughout their clinical learning journey: mentors, facilitators, academics, clinical partners and registered nurses.

With a focus on preparation, expectations and how to think, act and communicate, The Clinical Placement: An essential guide for nursing students, 4th edition, is a valuable guide and companion for nursing students undertaking clinical placements. Written by Tracy Levett-Jones and Kerry Reid-Searl, this ‘must read’ book provides insights into the real world of practice, practical strategies for dealing with difficult and challenging situations, and a wealth of ideas to maximise learning and professional growth. The Clinical Placement is supported by an engaging series of videos. These ‘Insights from Experts’ feature nurses from a diverse range of clinical practice areas who share insights, advice, challenges and opportunities for learning in a range of clinical settings. Evolve resources include: An introductory video by Tracy Levett-Jones ‘Insights from Experts’ videos with registered nurses An eBook included with print purchase. NEW author team, Tracy Levett-Jones and Kerry Reid-Searl NEW chapter 6 featuring: - Reflection questions aligned to the 12 ‘Insights from experts’ videos on evolve - ‘Need to know quick tips’ and ‘Challenges you may encounter’ for each clinical area NEW introductory video from Tracy Levett-Jones discussing the challenges of clinical placement and the learning opportunity it provides.

The authors have used actual stories and scenarios to explore complex dilemmas and concerns, and to suggest how potential problems can be prevented or resolved. Relates theory to the reality of practice.

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