This book helps students master the key learning skills they need to become successful learners throughout their degree and beyond. It clearly explains the core skills they will need right from the start of the course, such as writing and numeracy skills and how to organise studies. It also introduces more advanced skills that students will need as the course progresses, such as research and evidence based practice. It shows how to use these important skills to succeed both at university and as a registered nurse.
Table of Content
Introduction
Beginning Your Learning in Nursing
Overview of Study and Writing Skills Necessary to Be an Effective Nursing Student
Being Numerate: Number Skills for Nursing Practice
Working with Others: Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Being Literate: Writing Skills for Nursing Practice
Technology Skills: Making the Computer Work for You
Information Literacy: Making the Library Work for You
Evidence-Based Practice: Aspiring to Achieve Quality
Reflection: Looking backwards, Moving forwards
Portfolios and Personal Development Plans: Keeping Track of Your Learning
About the author
Suzanne Waugh is Learning Skills tutor at the University of Salford. Her background is in both Archaeology and Psychology, and she currently runs the University’s study skills programme. Suzanne is also a qualified adult numeracy teacher, and is developing numeracy provision for student nurses.
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