A Handbook for Student Nursesprovides an introduction to the essential background knowledge that pre-registration nursing students need as a foundation for their training. This third edition reflects the new NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses and the latest update of the NMC Code. Thoroughly revised and with a completely new chapter on health promotion, the book incorporates the latest developments in nurse education and in the health service. A Handbook for Student Nursescovers the core of first-year nursing studies: Practice supervision and assessment Communication Legal and professional issues Values, ethics and cultural awareness Reflection and personal development Quality care and evidence-based practice Study skills Public health and promoting health and wellbeing A Handbook for Student Nursesis widely recommended in institutions across the UK and is essential reading for new students. WHAT STUDENTS AND LECTURERS THINK ABOUT THIS BOOK: "... an invaluable resource and a daily accompaniment for lectures... I take it into my second year with the knowledge that I have a great reference book I can reflect on throughout my years of training." "I found this to be an excellent resource and I feel students new to the profession would find it extremely useful.... The book is well-organised, highly readable and accessible." "An excellent introductory text for student nurses, written in a clear and illuminative style." "[An] excellent textbook that provides up-to-date and relevant information for pre- and postregistration nursing students." "This is an excellent book, full of relevant information for student nurses."