Acute care settings

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Flaherty, C. and Mehigan, S. 2021. Acute care settings. in: Flaherty, C. and Taylor, M. (ed.) Practice-based learning for Nursing Associates London Learning Matters. pp. 116-130
Chapter titleAcute care settings
AuthorsFlaherty, C. and Mehigan, S.
Abstract

The aims of this chapter are to identify ways of preparing and learning from a placement in an acute care setting. This includes working in Accident and Emergency, Intensive Care and the perioperative setting.

Page range116-130
Book titlePractice-based learning for Nursing Associates
EditorsFlaherty, C. and Taylor, M.
PublisherLearning Matters
SAGE Publications
Place of publicationLondon
SeriesUnderstanding Nursing Associate Practice
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Hardcover9781529763096
Paperback9781529763089
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Print29 Oct 2021
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Deposited09 Mar 2022
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Web address (URL)https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/practice-based-learning-for-nursing-associates/book277325
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Is part ofPractice-based learning for nursing associates
LanguageEnglish
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