`In a time of extraordinary challenges, this book provides an important insight into what it means to deliver patient care. From theory to practice, high quality care must be at the heart of all that we do' Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary, Royal College of Nursing `This is a book you could buy before starting on a nursing course and still be able to refer to it further on in your studies and even post-qualification. It addresses current and relevant topics often missed out in other texts and acknowledges some of the situations students and staff face. ' Beverly Hall, 3rd year student, Adult Branch, Manchester `Will students a good grounding in the theory and knowledge base related to caring in nursing. The practical tips and transferable skills gained will be beneficial to students in dealing with and helping patients. ' Ruhi Behi, formerly Head of the School of Heath Care Sciences, Bangor University `I have never come across the caring debate in such detail or from such a highly original, realistic and refreshing angle before. The main strength of this book is that it is easy to read, inspiring and gives helpful practical advice to students so they can implement on placement what they have learned in theory. ' Alys Bunce, Final Year Student, North East England `We did not have a book such as this when I was training and I think it would have been invaluable, I also believe it would be a good ongoing resource to inform all practitioners. Well and clearly written with good balance of practical knowledge, theory and evidence base. ' Becky Harding, Mental Health Staff Nurse, England

In 17 chapters, the authors explore how care underpins every element of nursing Looks at care in the context of current policy, recent events, up-to-date research and the NMC standards for pre-registration nursing 2010 Authors demonstrate how to transform practice through the use of practice examples, tips and reflective activities Reflecting not just core first year modules but also key competencies and skills required for registration, this will be an essential textbook for all three years of the pre-registration course as well as for qualified staff

Wilfred McSherry is Professor in Dignity of Care for Older People, Centre for Practice and Service Improvement at the Faculty of Health Staffordshire University and The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust UK and Part-Time Professor at Haraldsplass Deaconess University College, Bergen, Norway Roger Watson is Professor of Nursing, is Professor of Nursing, University of Western Sydney, Australia and Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Advanced Nursing and holds several visiting positions in China and Australia.

In 17 chapters, the authors explore how care underpins every element of nursing Looks at care in the context of current policy, recent events, up-to-date research and the NMC standards for pre-registration nursing 2010 Authors demonstrate how to transform practice through the use of practice examples, tips and reflective activities Reflecting not just core first year modules but also key competencies and skills required for registration, this will be an essential textbook for all three years of the pre-registration course as well as for qualified staff