Placement learning in older people nursing : a guide for students in practice / Julie McGarry, Philip Clissett, Davina Porock, Wendy L. Walker.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1: Preparation for Practice Placement Experience: Understanding the concepts of being an Older person:-1. Exploring the concept of older people nursing--2. Policy related to working with older people in nursing practice --3. Attitudes to working with older people-- 4. Valuing diversity in later life --5. Theories of ageing-- 6. Dementia and delirium-- 7. Core philosophies of care for older people-- 8. Preparation for practice learning experience-- Section 2: Placement learning opportunities : general principles of care:- 9. Communication, assessment and planning care--10 Dignity in care for older people--11. Safeguarding older adults--12. Caregiving in later life-- 13. The concept of independence in old age-- 14. Interisciplinary approaches to planning complex discharge from hospital-- Section 3: Reflecting on the Older patient experience: A Case studie approach:- 15. Caring for a patient following a stroke (cerebral vascular accident or CVA)-- 16. Reflection and future learning.

Worried about your placement? Will you fit in? Will you have the right skills? What do you need to learn for practice assessments? This book will help you with all these concerns. It will tell you what to expect from the placement, what you can learn, how to link theory and practice, and how to make the most of your learning opportunities.