The Clinical Placement

An Essential Guide for Nursing Students

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Nursing, Fundamentals & Skills

• Author: Tracy Levett-Jones, RN, BN, MEd&Work, PhD, Kerry Reid-Searl, RN, RM, BHlthSc(Nurs), MClinEd, PhD, Sharon Bourgeois, RN, OTCert, BA, MA, MEd, PhD
• ISBN: 9780729586955
• Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
• Publication: April 18, 2018
• Imprint: Elsevier
• Language: English

With a focus on preparation, expectations and how to think, act and communicate, The Clinical Placement: An essential guide for nursing students, 4th edition, is a valuable guide and companion for nursing students undertaking clinical placements. Written by Tracy Levett-Jones and Kerry Reid-Searl, this ‘must read’ book provides insights into the real world of practice, practical strategies for dealing with difficult and challenging situations, and a wealth of ideas to maximise learning and professional growth. The Clinical Placement is supported by an engaging series of videos. These ‘Insights from Experts’ feature nurses from a diverse range of clinical practice areas who share insights, advice, challenges and opportunities for learning in a range of clinical settings.

Evolve resources include:

• An introductory video by Tracy Levett-Jones

• ‘Insights from Experts’ videos with registered nurses

• An eBook included with print purchase.

• NEW author team, Tracy Levett-Jones and Kerry Reid-Searl

• NEW chapter 6 featuring:

- Reflection questions aligned to the 12 ‘Insights from experts’ videos on evolve

- ‘Need to know quick tips’ and ‘Challenges you may encounter’ for each clinical area

• NEW introductory video from Tracy Levett-Jones discussing the challenges of clinical placement and the learning opportunity it provides.