Health Promotion and Public Health for Nursing Students - 9781473977846

Preventing illness and improving the general health of the population is a vital priority for the health service with nurses expected to play a central role. Written using clear language, Health Promotion and Public Health for Nursing Students explains what health promotion is and how it interacts with public health. It shows how health promotion can be implemented while drawing on the main theories, models, and evidence that inform practice. The book covers the essential topics like lifestyle changes, health screening, and patient education, giving readers the necessary tools and confidence to integrate health promotion into your day to day nursing practice.

Transforming Nursing Practice is a series tailor made for preregistration student nurses. Each book in the series is:

• Affordable
• Mapped to the NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters
• Focused on applying theory to practice
• Full of active learning features

"The set of books is an excellent resource for students. The series is small, easily portable, and valuable. I use the whole set on a regular basis." --Fiona Davies, Senior Nurse Lecturer, University of Derby

Author: Daryl Evans

Publisher: Learning Matters

Publication Date: Feb 14, 2017

Number of Pages: 176 pages

Binding: Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10: 1473977843

ISBN-13: 9781473977846