Assessing, Planning and Monitoring Care for Nursing Associates

Mapped to the NMC Standards, this book equips student nursing associates with a solid grounding in assessment, care planning and monitoring. As well as introducing the key concepts, principles and assessment models, the book includes unique content on clinical decision-making, biopsychosocial assessment and developing a holistic understanding of patient needs.  Understanding how to assess, plan, deliver and monitor care is essential to working safely and effectively as a nursing associate. This book equips you with the skills to understand the approaches and theory behind compassionate care and to apply it within your practice. From biopsychosocial assessment and interprofessional working, to prioritisation and escalation, it develops your confidence in your practice and meeting the individual needs of your patients.

Key features: 
• Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates
• Explains the principles of care planning, assessment and monitoring in clear, straightforward language
• Case studies and activities illustrate care delivery and its challenges across a range of different patient groups and care settings 
• Written specifically to address the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role

• | Author: Hazel Cowls, Sarah Tobin
• | Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• | Publication Date: Dec 01, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781529690620
• | ISBN-10: 1529690625