Description
Looking after yourself personally and knowing how you can develop professionally are essential to working safely and effectively as a nursing associate. Written specifically for students and apprentices, this book equips you with the skills to identify your goals, face challenges and opportunities and develop the key resilience, self-awareness and self-management skills you need for success. From accountability and stress management to employability and revalidation, it develops your confidence to understand your identity as a nursing associate and to progress in your future career.
Key features:
• Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates
• Explains the principles of personal and professional development in clear, straightforward language, covering topics such as reflective practice, building professional relationships and being a role model.
• Case studies and activities help you to plan and work towards your personal and professional goals and to build good habits.
• Written specifically to address the unique transitions, experiences and requirements of the nursing associate role
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Knowing Self & Developing Self-awareness
Chapter 2: Reflective Practice
Chapter 3: Resilience for Professional Practice
Chapter 4: Role Modelling and Professional Relationships
Chapter 5: Accountability in Nursing Associate Practice
Chapter 6: Transitions & Professional Identity
Chapter 7: Employability Skills
Chapter 8: Continuing Professional Development and NMC Revalidation
