by Ian Peate (Author)

As the role of the nursing associate becomes increasingly embedded in health and care in the UK, this popular text is designed to fully prepare students for their future professional role as competent and compassionate nursing associates.

Learning to Care is written by a team of leading educators and practitioners to meet the specific needs of student nursing associates. It is straightforward to read and understand, covering everything from how to learn and how to write an essay, to fundamental anatomy and physiology and how to manage common disorders.

This second edition has been fully updated to address evolving trends, making it ideal for all student nursing associates, educators and practitioners.

Fully updated to meet the changing needs of student nursing associates, educators and practitioners

Contains evidence-based practice guidelines, research findings and clinical standards

Engaging and straightforward to read – accessible for all student nursing associates

Teaching supported through interactive learning activities and self-test features

High quality illustrations, also available in an accompanying downloadable image bank

Based on the NMC standards and the NMC Code

Visual aids complement the text, support visual learning and reinforce key concepts

Case studies and critical thinking exercises help students apply their knowledge and develop clinical reasoning skills

Expanded scope provides comprehensive coverage of essential nursing concepts and skills

Updated content, incorporating the latest evidence-based practice guidelines, research findings and clinical standards relevant to nursing

Chapters revised to reflect changes in health and care politics, policies, procedures and technologies

Emerging topics, specialised areas of nursing practice and recent advances in health and care addressed