Summary
Contents
Subject index
The word ‘assessment’ can strike terror into any student. However, providing evidence of knowledge and skills for professional practice is an integral and essential part of university life as a nursing student. This book helps nursing students better understand the processes of assessment so that every student can achieve their potential in their studies. It looks at each of the major forms of assessment including essays, exams, portfolios, OSCIs, presentations and practice assessments. It specifically addresses the needs of nursing students on new degree courses and therefore gives a clear insight on how to succeed as a student nurse. Key Features • Linked to the latest NMC Standards and ESCs for the new degree; • Examples of good and bad assessments apply the theory to practice; • Plenty of activities help to build confidence in developing these skills.
Succeeding in Written Examinations
Succeeding in Written Examinations
NMC Standards for Pre-registration Nursing Education
This chapter will address the following competencies:
Domain 3: Nursing Practice and Decision-making
- All nurses must possess a broad knowledge of the structure and functions of the human body, and other relevant knowledge from the life, behavioural and social sciences as applied to health, ill health, disability, ageing and death. They must have an in-depth knowledge of common physical and mental health problems and treatments in their own field of practice, including co-morbidity and physiological and psychological vulnerability.
Domain 4: Leadership, Management and Team Working
- All nurses must be self-aware and recognise how their own values, principles and assumptions may affect their practice. They must maintain their own personal and professional development, learning ...
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