The Handbook for Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners

Gillian Rowe is a writer and researcher who has edited and authored the primary textbook for Nursing Associates, she has extensive experience in the health and social care sectors both nursing and managing residential care settings. She is a qualified lecturer, lecturing for University of Plymouth Partnerships and delivers mental health training to the wider community. Gillian is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Deborah Gee is a Senior Lecturer and Course Lead for the Specialist Community Public Health Course (SCPHN) at Teesside University. In 2006, Deborah qualified as a registered nurse and has worked within a variety of settings including Neonatal Intensive Care and Community District Nursing.  In 2010, Deborah completed her PGDip SCPHN qualification and has significant experience working with families and young children, assessing, and identifying their health needs and those of the wider population in her role as a health visitor. Deborah has an MSc in Education in Professional Practice; she is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in addition to holding recognised teacher status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.  Ami Jackson began her nursing career as a cadet nurse and then completed her pre-registration training at Northumbria University in 2007, before completing a Practice Development degree in 2013. Ami has worked in a variety of areas including stroke rehabilitation, acute older persons’ medicine, intensive care, and orthopaedic surgery. Ami became a ward sister on an orthopaedic trauma unit and developed significant experience in leadership and management. More recently, Ami was a Practice Placement Facilitator, leading on pre-registration nursing programmes within her local NHS Trust. Ami now tutors Training Nursing Associates at Teesside University, and has commenced a master’s degree in Global Leadership.

Part One: Academic, Personal and Professional Development
Chapter 1: Developing Academic Study Skills: Techniques and Guidance for Undergraduate Students - Chris Counihan
Chapter 2: Personal and Professional Development - Gillian Rowe
Chapter 3: Leadership and Teamwork in Health and Social Care - Michelle Henderson
Chapter 4: Practising Values and Ethics in Health and Care Settings - Gillian Rowe
Chapter 5: Applied Health Sciences - Gillian Rowe and Ami Jackson
Part Two: Biosciences and Essential Knowledge and Skills for Care
Chapter 6: Bioscience - Gillian Rowe
Chapter 7: Advanced Health Science: Genomics and Pathophysiology - Gillian Rowe
Chapter 8 Prevention and Control of Infection - Deborah Gee
Chapter 9: Essential Skills for Care - Gillian Rowe
Chapter 10: Essential Skills: Medicines Management and Administration - Gillian Rowe
Chapter 11: Public Health - Michelle Henderson and Gillian Rowe
Chapter 12: Health Promotion - Scott Ellis
Part Three: Working with Different Groups of People
Chapter 13: Introduction to Mental Health and Wellbeing - Gillian Rowe
Chapter 14: Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults - Janette Barnes and Jade Carter-Bennett
Chapter 15 Additional Needs and Challenging Behaviours in Adults and Children - Kevin Graham and Gillian Rowe