Books in the Student Survival Skills series

Wellbeing Strategies for NursesPractical strategies for combating burnout and improving mental health while working as a nurseWellbeing Strategies for Nurses explores clear, straightforward, and practical techniques for cultivating resilience and positive mental health strategies in the face of a demanding clinical environment. This pocket-sized book is easy to carry during your clinical placement and offers tips, advice, and hard-won words of wisdom from student and qualified nurses to support you through a challenging, yet rewarding, career. You'll find stress-busting tools as well as exercises intended for long-term relief of stress incorporated throughout the book.Readers will also find:* A thorough introduction to self-care and wellbeing for nurses, as well as discussions of stress and guided meditation practice exercises* Comprehensive explorations of breathing, humour, and nature therapy* Practical discussions of muscle relaxation and the importance of healthy foods and hydration* Treatments of the sense of smell, aromatherapy, guided meditation, mindfulness, and the five senses approach to wellbeingPerfect for pre-registration adult nursing students in their first and second years of the programme, Wellbeing Strategies for Nurses will also benefit nursing associates, health care assistants, assistant practitioners, and professionals returning to the field after a period of absence.

In these newly revised Second Editions of Medicine Management Skills for Nurses and Calculation Skills for Nurses, renowned nursing trainer Claire Boyd delivers a concise, pocket-sized companion to the subject of medicines management, drug administration, and crucial nursing calculation abilities that's perfect for student nurses, associate practitioners, and newly qualified registered nurses.Part of the popular Student Survival Skills series, this two-book bundle includes tips, advice, and words of wisdom for people working through the nursing curriculum. It mirrors the standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and contains interactive student activities throughout the book.Bundle includes:978-1-119-80792-6 Medicine Management Skills for Nurses, 2nd Edition978-1-119-80812-1 Calculation Skills for Nurses, 2nd Edition

Calculate the correct drug dosage every single time with help from this essential nursing guideIn the newly revised Second Edition of Calculation Skills for Nurses, author Claire Boyd delivers a practical and effective treatment of crucial nursing calculation abilities designed to instil confidence and competence in healthcare professionals.Written for anyone working in the healthcare setting who requires mathematical assistance, the book is designed to teach the skills required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards, Proficiency for Nursing Associates, Pre-registration Nursing Associate Programme, The Code--Professional Standards for Practice and Behaviour For Nurses, Midwives, and Nursing Associates, and the NMC Essential Skills Clusters.This latest edition includes more practice activities, greater inclusivity, more test questions, more practice with budgets and data interpretation, and more online resources. You'll use a formula-based approach and gain the understanding necessary to know when to apply which formula and why.The book also includes:* A thorough grounding in basic math, preparing you for more complex areas of nursing calculation* Comprehensive explorations of the information you need to know in the clinical arena, including working out drug dosages* Practical discussions of the application of concepts to nursing practice, including different areas of healthcare and working with budgets* In-depth knowledge and understanding of key areas, while being tested to consolidate your familiarity with the textCalculation Skills for Nurses is perfect for practicing nurses and nursing students who seek to boost their confidence and competence in this core area of nursing.

An invaluable nursing handbook to increase your confidence with medicine managementIn the newly revised Second Edition of Medicine Management Skills for Nurses, renowned nursing trainer Claire Boyd delivers a concise, pocket-sized companion to the subject of medicines management and drug administration that's perfect for student nurses, associate practitioners, and newly qualified registered nurses.Part of the popular Student Survival Skills series, this edition includes tips, advice, and words of wisdom from nursing students written for people working through the nursing curriculum. It mirrors the standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and contains interactive student activities throughout the book.An ideal companion to the forthcoming Calculation Skills for Nurses, 2nd Edition, the latest edition of Medicine Management Skills for Nurses is packed with conversational, accessible guidance to help you understand and handle medicines with confidence and competence. It also includes:* Thorough introductions to the general principles of drug administration and to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic concepts* Comprehensive explorations of oral drug administration and administration by injection* Practical discussions of calculations for working out medicine dosages* In-depth examinations of specific, commonly used drugs and individual medical conditions, as well as pain managementIdeal for pre-registration nursing students and nursing associates, the latest edition of Medicine Management Skills for Nurses is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking practical and student-centered advice for managing medicines in a clinical environment.

Survive academic study with this snappy guide to research techniques and strategies for all student nurses.

Survive clinical skills training with this essential guide for all student nurses.