This book is extremely enjoyable to read. The practical and real life exercises take this book to the next level and make a heavy subject enjoyable and educational... a must have guide for all student nurses.Lisa Perraton, Student Nurse, University of Chester, UKThis practical book provides a framework to assist student nurses in developing skills as decision makers. The book uses cases and practical examples to help relate theory to practice, starting with the transition to becoming a student nurse and moving through the different stages of a pre-registration nursing course. Key topics explored include:O Learning to make clinical decisionsO Using knowledge to inform decisionsO Making decisions as part of a teamO Reflecting on practice and building a portfolioO Understanding ethical and legal issues involved in decision makingO Making the transition from being a student to making clinical decisions as a registered nurse.Clinical scenarios are used to highlight key points within the book and reflective activities are included for students to complete and use as part of their portfolio and skill development. The Student Nurse Guide to Decision Making in Practice is designed to be used throughout the whole nursing programme, is suitable to all nursing branches and offers a useful guide for ongoing practice.ContributorsIan Simpson, Dawn Ritchie, Anne Bacon