Nurse Key

Aim The midwife is a registered practitioner and is accountable to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This chapter looks at the structure and function of the NMC. It also…

Aim The aim of this chapter is to introduce you to the extremely complex concept of decision making, and to help you develop and/or improve your skills in this area…

Aim The aim of this chapter is to explain the different choices that women have in the types of midwifery care they can access and places where they can give…

Aim This chapter aims to provide readers with evidence-based knowledge to strengthen the skills required in emergency situations. Learning outcomes It is expected that at the end of this chapter…

Aim To introduce the student midwife to the practice of midwifery within a contemporary legal framework. Learning outcomes By the end of this chapter you will be able to: 1….

Aim The aim of this chapter is to engage the learner in discussion, exploration, critical analysis and ­practical activities that will enable professional knowledge and skills to evolve in the…

Aim To understand the woman’s antenatal care needs, including monitoring and assessment of the woman throughout her pregnancy. Learning outcomes By the end of this chapter you will be able…

Aim To provide an overview of the midwife’s role within the national public health agenda, and to relate this to wider global public health concerns. Learning outcomes By the end…

Aim The aim of this chapter is to explore and apply the legislative framework of the NMC (NMC 2008, 2009a, 2012a) that relates to the role and responsibilities of the…

Aim The aim of this chapter is to help you to identify the people who you need to collaborate with and recognising some ideas and strategies to support you in…