Developing Academic Skills for Nursing Associates

Cariona Flaherty, Marion Taylor

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Sage Publications Ltd
23 February 2024

Nursing fundamentals & skills; Nursing research & theory

Series: Understanding Nursing Associate Practice

If you are keen to succeed in your studies as a Trainee Nursing Associate, then this is the study skills book for you. Written specifically for students and apprentices, this 2nd edition prepares you for higher education by helping you to develop key academic skills like time management, independent learning, academic writing, referencing, and literature searches. The book also covers important skills for your future career as a Nursing Associate, including portfolio development, delivering presentations, and using digital technologies to support your learning.

Key features:

·       Fully mapped to the new NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates (2018)

·       Case studies, activities and other learning features help you master the skills, whatever your level.

·       Focused specifically on the skills you will need in your studies and practice, both now and in the future.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Understanding Nursing Associate Practice series (UNAP) is a new collection of books uniquely designed to support trainee Nursing Associates throughout their training and into a professional career.

Edited by: Cariona Flaherty, Marion Taylor
Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 171mm,
Weight: 490g
ISBN: 9781529668285
ISBN 10: 152966828X
Series: Understanding Nursing Associate Practice
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 23 February 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1: Transition to higher education - Lucy Heath, originally by Marion Taylor Chapter 2: Planning for study - Esther Reid, originally by Marion Taylor Chapter 3: Ways of learning and learning styles - Lucy Heath, originally by Carmel Fitzsimons Chapter 4: Skills for assessments - Áine Feeney Chapter 5: Reflective writing - Sinead Mehigan Chapter 6: Digital and technological literacy - Sinead Mehigan Chapter 7: Evidence-based practice - Cariona Flaherty Chapter 8: Using the literature - Raquel Rosales, originally by Cariona Flaherty Chapter 9: Academic writing skills - Lena Polychronidi, originally by Cariona Flaherty Chapter 10: Presentation skills - Áine Feeney Chapter 11: Portfolio development - Esther Reid, originally by Marion Taylor

Cariona Flaherty RGN, Higher Dip, BSc (Hons), PGCHE, FHEA, is a senior lecturer in adult nursing and programme leader for Nursing Associates at Middlesex University. Cariona is a specialist trained critical care nurse, who has extensive senior clinical and critical care education experience. In addition to her academic role, Cariona is currently a doctoral student at Middlesex University undertaking research related to critical thinking in undergraduate nurse education. Marion Taylor SFHEA is an Associate Professor and Director of Programmes at Middlesex University. Marion is a RGN and has a wealth of senior academic experience in leading the development and delivery of nursing and nursing associate programmes. Marion has interest and expertise in supporting students who are also employees, and working in close partnership with employers to ensure students realise their potential.