How to Make It As A Student Nurse

1st Edition - April 21, 2023
Authors: Claire Carmichael, Anne Marie Dodson
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 1 9 0 - 8
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 1 9 1 - 5

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This isn’t just another book about anatomy or physiology – it’s a straightforward, practical guide that answers all the common concerns and questions of every student nurse.

How to Make It as a Student Nurse has evolved from the online advice provided to student nurses in the UK by well-known advocate and nurse Claire Carmichael. She has teamed up with experienced nursing lecturer Ann Marie Dodson to provide a complete guide to being a student nurse, from the application stage through to writing assignments, passing exams, undertaking clinical placements and working in a team.

This wonderful new guide is packed full of invaluable advice, including how to handle your finances and juggle your caring responsibilities. The content is supported by real life case studies and vlogs to summarise key points.

Cover Image
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Contributors
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introductions
Ann-Marie Dodson
Chapter 2 Applying to University: Personal Statement and Bagging that Interview
Applying to University: Interview Tips
Skills for Nursing
References
Chapter 3 What to Do in Your First Few Weeks of University
Congratulations, You Are In!
A Piece From Dawn Jones – Second-Year Student Nurse (At the Time of Writing This)
References
Chapter 4 Assignment Help
Dissertation Help
Data Base Searching
References
Chapter 5 Poster Presentations! ‘HELP!’
Where to Begin?
What Makes a Good Poster?
Reference
Chapter 6 Level 4 to 7 Marking Criteria and Critically Analysing
What Is Critically Analysing?
Academic Skills, Assessment and Academic Integrity – By Ann-Marie Dodson
Now We Have Covered the Generalities, Let’s Think About the Specifics
So, What Other Exams Will I Have to Take?
Academic Assessments: What Are We Measuring?
References
Chapter 7 Exam Preparation and Revision Tips
Objective Structured Clinical Examination
Reference
Chapter 8 All You Need to Know about Placements: First Year to Management with a Bonus Page of A to E Assessments and Tips for Areas of Placements
Year 1
Year 2 Expectations
Year 3 Expectations and Entering the Register
Placement Specific Tips
How to Manage a Bad Placement
Medications Rounds with Your Mentor
Medications Adverse Reactions Reporting
Package of Care When Discharging Your Patients
Risk Assessments and Charts
References
Chapter 9 Surviving Your First Night Shift
My First Night Shift – Story Time
Reference
Chapter 10 Applying for Your First Newly Qualified Nurse Post and How to Decide Where to Work
Congratulations, You Passed All of University! But What Happens Next and How Long Does It Really Take to Get Your NMC Pin Registration?
What Happens When You Apply for Your NMC Registration? (It Took Me Around 10 Minutes Maximum to Do This – But I Am a Fast Typer)
Applying for Your First Newly Qualified Nurse Job
Different Roles in Nursing
References
Chapter 11 CV Writing
Chapter 12 Transition from Student to Newly Qualified Nurse (NQN)
Story Time
References
Chapter 13 Nursing Interviews
Story Time
Reference
Chapter 14 Maths/Drug Calculations Made Easy
Routes of Drug Administration (Box 14.3)
Reference
Chapter 15 Leadership in Nursing
Story Time
Story Time - (continued from a previous chapter)
Light Bulb Moment
Here Is a Lovely Section on Leadership By a Third-Year Birmingham City University Student Nurse Called Felicia Ikponmwosa
References
Chapter 16 Mental Health/Coping with Failures
Story Time
What to Do When You Have an Action Plan From Your Supervisor
Bullying/Harassment in Healthcare and How to Cope
References
Chapter 17 Having Autism and Epilepsy – A Case Study from Sez Francis
Sez Francis – Having Autism and Epilepsy – A Case Study
Stephen Wanless (Head of Department for Skills and Simulation and Statutory Mandatory Training For BCU) on Neurodiversity and Studying
References
Chapter 18 Imposter Syndrome
What Does Imposter Syndrome Feel Like?
How to Handle Imposter Syndrome
References
Chapter 19 LGBTQIA in Healthcare
Story Time
Story Time
‘Why Are Men Born with Nipples?’
Case Study by George Blake – A Proud Transgender Man and Residential Support Worker
Further Reading
References
Chapter 20 Social Media in Nursing
Story Time
How to Start Vlogging/Blogging/Using Social Media?
Story Time
Reference
Chapter 21 Money-Saving Tips
How to Work Out Your Budget by Week
Next Tips for Money Saving
Tips for Uni and Saving Money on Hot Drinks
Tips for Books for Uni
Days/Trips Out
Some Extra Bits for Making Money
References
Chapter 22 Coping through a Pandemic
Reference
Chapter 23 Ethnic Minority Groups in Healthcare
Mish Robinson (Mental Health Practitioner) on Skin Care
Mish Robinson (Mental Health Practitioner) 18 May 2022 on Leadership
References
Chapter 24 End
Index

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Claire Carmichael

Anne Marie Dodson