Are you thinking about studying nursing? Do you have an upcoming interview? Or have you just been accepted on a course? Do you need a guide? Then this book is for you. The number of students applying for nursing is increasing every year, making each place more competitive and more precious. This book will give you the edge in your application, knowledge for your interview, and support throughout your course. This trusty companion will answer your queries and settle your concerns, giving you an insight into the world of nursing. The experienced team of authors: - Introduce the different branches of nursing- Define the key concepts you will study on your course- Give you an insight into specialist study skills- Help you to understand research- Offer advice on professional development and life after university. Using case studies, activities and incorporating four end-of-part glossaries, this one-stop resource will prepare you for the experience of being a student nurse and equip you for the challenges of the profession.

Introduction; P.Birchenall  & N. Adams  PART I: STUDYING NURSING The Context of Nursing; N.Lee Your Nursing Course; J.Richardson & J.Davenport  Key Skills for Nursing Students; M.Birchenall  Key.- terms - end of part glossary PART II: CORE TOPICS Health Promotion and Public Health; J.Clayton & P.Birchenall  Interpersonal and Professional Skills; A.Maestri-Banks & P.Pope  User Involvement and User Perspective; T.Hostick & E.Hostick  Understanding the Social Context of Healthcare; P.Morrell The Psychological Context of Healthcare; R.Stack Helping People to Manage Pain;  E.Briggs Contemporary Preoperative and Postoperative Care; M.Mitchell  Death and Dying; L.Nyatanga & B.Nyatanga  Key terms - end of part glossary PART III: KEY CONCEPTS: BRANCHES OF NURSING Adult Nursing; N.Lee  & J.Parnell  Nursing Children and Young People; B.Elliott, E.Wake, J.Jolley, S.Jolley, L.Shields  & R.Williams  Caring for People with Learning Disability; P.Birchenall  & S.Baldwin Mental Health Nursing; J.White, T.Welbourn, M.Howe, N.Burton, H.Palmer, T.Flanagan, C.Slee, D.Glenster & I.Barkley  Caring for Older People; F.Irvine &  C.Jones  Key terms - end of part glossary PART IV: RESEARCH AND NURSING The Relevance of Research to Nursing; E.Ball  Quantitative Research; S.Baldwin  Qualitative Research; E.Ball  Getting Research into Practice; A.Jinks  & J.Richardson Key terms - end of part glossary PART V: CAREERS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Career Pathways; J.Richardson.