Introduction to Nursing for First Year Students [Hardcover]

The perfect handbook for first year nursing students!

Whether you are just starting your course, preparing for your first placement, writing an assignment, or revising for your end-of-year exams, this book will support you through it all, with interactive activities, real-life scenarios and interesting case studies. Covering all the skills, theory and knowledge that you will need to know in order to succeed, this book is packed full of information relating to the core modules taught in the first year of your nursing degree, including:

• Person centred care, effective communication and ethical values
• Research, academic and study skills
• Core clinical skills for effective practice
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pharmacology and medicines management

Written specifically for first year Nursing Students in all specialisms and students on the first year of their Nursing Associate or Nursing Apprenticeship programmes.

Covering all the skills, theory and knowledge that students will need to know in order to succeed, this book is packed full of information relating to the core modules and key topics taught in the first year of a nursing degree.


The book offers a comprehensive introduction to key topics of nursing education and practice. Perfect for first-year students and for our expansive learning modules.An interesting and insightful book to support learners transition to HE and the expectations of the courseExcellent well written book. Covers all essential topics including difficult ones such as end of life care with dignity and respect. All aspects of nursing covered and case studies provided offering real life situations. Academic topics arl“©