Includes index.

The code of conduct and professional practice --
The vulnerable person --
Inequality, discrimination and exclusion --
Partnership working, roles and responsibilities --
Therapeutic relationships, communication and interpersonal skills --
Inter-professional working and learning --
Health promotion, promoting self-care and well being --
Evidence-based practice --
Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care needs --
Public health --
Patient safety --
Recognising, interpreting and managing deterioration in health and well being --
Leadership and management --
Continuing professional development --
Teaching and learning in clinical practice.

The Student's Guide to Becoming a Nurse is an essential guide for all student nurses who want to become competent practitioners. It explores the knowledge, skills and attitudes that all pre-registration nursing students must acquire by the end of their programme of study- enabling them to become confident, successful nurses. Thoroughly re-written and updated to include the latest 2010 NMC standards for pre-registration nursing education, this invaluable textbook is divided into four key sections: Professional values; Communication and interpersonal skills; Nursing practice and decision making; Leadership, management and team working. With case studies, top tips, activities and questions throughout, The Student's Guide to Becoming a Nurse is ideal for all pre-registration nurses and those about to qualify. - Publisher.