The Clinical Placement. Edition: 5
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.
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CHAPTER 1: THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT Introduction Know the Lie of the Land The Clinical Placement-What It Is and Why It Matters Person-Centred Care Models of Care Safe and Effective Practice Working Within Your Scope of Practice Supervision and Support Working Hard to Belong First Impressions Last Mandatory Requirements for Clinical Placements The Roles and Responsibilities of the Interprofessional Healthcare Team References/Acknowledgements
CHAPTER 2 : GREAT EXPECTATIONS Introduction Patients' Expectations Clinicians' Expectations Nurse Managers' Expectations Professional Expectations Legal Requirements Nursing Students' Expectations Speak Up, Speak Out Don't Take Things Personally Compliance and Compromise Exercise Your Rights References/Acknowledgements
CHAPTER 3 : HOW YOU ACT Introduction Cultural Competence and cultural safety Patient Safety Clinical Governance Evidence-Based Practice Advocacy Managing Conflict Dealing with Horizontal Violence Dealing with Sexual Harassment Self-Care Putting Work Ahead of Your Studies Clinical Placements in Organisations Where You Are Employed Clinical Placements at Distant Locations Clinical Learning Objectives Student Assessment Giving and Receiving Gifts Visitors During Clinical Placements Using Supplies From the Healthcare Organisation Punctuality and Reliability References/Acknowledgements
CHAPTER 4 : HOW YOU THINK AND FEEL Introduction Empathic Nursing Practice Reflective Practice Reality Check and Seeking Feedback Emotional Intelligence Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing Crossing the Line References/Acknowledgements
CHAPTER 5 : HOW YOU COMMUNICATE Introduction Therapeutic Communication Interprofessional and Intraprofessional Communication Communicating as a Professional Nurse Diversity and its Impact on Clinical Communication Using Professional Language Documentation and Legal Issues Patient Handover Telephones and the Internet Use of Social Media Self-Disclosure Receiving and Providing Effective Feedback References/Acknowledgements
CHAPTER 6: INSIGHTS FROM EXPERTS Introduction Intensive Care Nursing Paediatric Nursing Prison Nursing Trauma Nursing Medical Surgical Nursing Older Person Nursing Community Nursing Drug and Alcohol Nursing Mental Health Nursing Practice Nursing Palliative Care Clinical Research in Nursing
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