Description |
xxi, 232 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.) |
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4 3/4 in |
Contents |
Part 1. Study skills -- 1. Studying in Australia and New Zealand -- 2. Improving your English -- Part 2. Nursing in Australia and New Zealand -- 3. Healthcare systems -- 4. Nursing in Australia and New Zealand -- 5. Nursing standards and competencies -- 6. Cultural safety in New Zealand nursing practice -- Part 3. The language of healthcare -- 7. Overview of language in healthcare -- 8. Informal language in healthcare -- 9. Healthcare jargon -- Part 4. Communicating in nursing -- 10. Verbal communication -- 11. Documentation -- Part 5. Clinical placement -- 12. Preparing for clinical placement --13. During clinical placement -- Part 6. Employment -- 14. Preparing for employment -- Part 7. Learning activities for use with CD -- Nursing conversations -- Nursing handovers |
Summary |
"A Guide for International Nursing Students is an essential resource for overseas nurses and international students of nursing in Australia and New Zealand. It assists the reader to develop essential communication skills for practice as a student and registered nurse in the region. A companion CD allows the reader to become familiar with authentic nursing conversations and nursing handovers."--Provided by publisher |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Communication in nursing.
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Nursing -- Australia.
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Nurses, Foreign -- Australia.
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Nursing -- New Zealand.
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Nurses, Foreign -- New Zealand.
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ISBN |
9780729538794 paperback |
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