Understanding the Context of Nursing Practice: A Comprehensive Guide for Nursing Students

As a nurse, it is essential to recognize the various factors that impact the scope of nursing practice. These factors include government policies, organizational structures, the media, education, future healthcare directions, and service users themselves. In fact, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requires nurses to understand these factors to deliver quality care.

This book provides a clear and practical introduction to these contexts for new nursing students. The revised edition, formerly titled “Nursing in Contemporary Healthcare Practice,” has been updated to cover the organizational structures that students will encounter in their practice, the various bodies involved in healthcare policy, and the significant issues in current and future healthcare delivery.

Key Topics Covered

• Government policies and their impact on nursing practice
• Organizational structures in healthcare
• The role of the media in shaping healthcare perceptions
• The importance of education in nursing practice
• Future directions in healthcare and their implications for nursing
• The role of service users in shaping nursing practice

In this book, you will gain a deeper understanding of the complex contexts that shape nursing practice. With its clear and practical approach, this book is an ideal resource for new nursing students seeking to meet the NMC’s requirements and deliver high-quality care.

Product Details:

Publisher: Learning Matters

Edition: Second edition

Publication Date: June 1, 2010

Language: English

Pages: 216

ISBN-10: 184445374X

ISBN-13: 978-1844453740