In this section of the book you will be exploring the nature of managing care as a foundation course nursing student. We will introduce the concepts of effective teamworking and the contributions other people make that enable effective care to be delivered, including the involvement of other carers. You will see how you play an important part in ensuring that high-quality care is delivered. As a novice learner in health care you will be faced with many different situations. You may find the numerous daily activities and demands on your time confusing, so we shall be exploring different ways in which you can learn how to manage your time in your placement setting and how to set priorities by assessing need. We shall also be discussing the importance of effective documentation to ensure information is effectively communicated.