Nurse Key

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 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 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 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…

Aim To inform the reader about statutory supervision of midwives in the United Kingdom, its origins and current functions. Learning outcomes By the end of this chapter you will be…

Aim The aim of this chapter is to explore contemporary issues that influence midwifery practice in the context of culture-sensitive care so that midwives can address the emerging challenges in…

Aim This chapter focuses on the midwife’s role in contributing to the development and evaluation of guidelines and policies to ensure the best care for women and babies, including discussions…

Aim The aim of this chapter is to introduce the student midwife to her professional role and responsibilities in relation to the safe administration of medicine. Learning outcomes By the…