Ebook: The student nurse handbook

Co-published with the Nursing Standard, this fun and friendly guide to being a student nurse is uniquely written by student nurses for student nurses. The student contributors offer invaluable peer to peer advice on the key challenges and issues of the pre-registration nursing course, based firmly on their own experiences and with commentary from the editors. Topics include: How to apply for the course of your choice Preparing to start a nursing programme Making choices about which field of nursing might suit you best Getting the most out of your placement Understanding the types of support available to you as a student What it means to be an accountable practitioner How to develop your portfolio How to get your first job as a staff nurse The Student Nurse Handbook will be a useful guide to those considering nursing as a career and those already pursuing a pre-registration nursing course