The Student Nurse Toolkit: An Essential Guide for Surviving Your Course

“The comprehensive index allows the text to be used as a quick reference when preparing for exams, clinical skills or placement. There is information for further readirg, and links to use when writing essays. The book's best feature is that it answers many of the questions every nursing student wants to ask.” (Nursing Standard, 27 November 2013)

Your very own companion to any pre-registration nursing course! 

Packed with advice, hints and tips, this essential, practical guide will orientate and guide you through your nursing course even before you start. Written in a straightforward, no-nonsense style, this Toolkit is full of strategies and help for surviving and succeeding on your pre-registration nursing course, and addresses all the key issues and concerns you may face, including: 

• How to get the most out of your clinical placement
• The nursing terminology you need to know – including NMC standards
• How to create a professional Portfolio
• How to achieve a healthy work–life balance
• How to develop an effective relationship with your mentor 

With case studies from real students, hands-on activities and suggestions for further reading, this is THE essential survival guide for your nursing course!