Cariona Flaherty RGN, Higher Dip, BSc (Hons), PGCHE, FHEA, is a senior lecturer in adult nursing and programme leader for Nursing Associates at Middlesex University. Cariona is a specialist trained critical care nurse, who has extensive senior clinical and critical care education experience. In addition to her academic role, Cariona is currently a doctoral student at Middlesex University undertaking research related to critical thinking in undergraduate nurse education. Marion Taylor SFHEA is an Associate Professor and Director of Programmes at Middlesex University.  Marion is a RGN and has a wealth of senior academic experience in leading the development and delivery of nursing and nursing associate programmes. Marion has interest and expertise in supporting students who are also employees, and working in close partnership with employers to ensure students realise their potential.

• Chapter 1: Transition to higher education - Lucy Heath, originally by Marion TaylorChapter 2: Planning for study - Esther Reid, originally by Marion TaylorChapter 3: Ways of learning and learning styles - Lucy Heath, originally by Carmel FitzsimonsChapter 4: Skills for assessments - Áine FeeneyChapter 5: Reflective writing - Sinead MehiganChapter 6: Digital and technological literacy - Sinead MehiganChapter 7: Evidence-based practice - Cariona FlahertyChapter 8: Using the literature - Raquel Rosales, originally by Cariona FlahertyChapter 9: Academic writing skills - Lena Polychronidi, originally by Cariona FlahertyChapter 10: Presentation skills - Áine FeeneyChapter 11: Portfolio development - Esther Reid, originally by Marion Taylor

This book is essential for Nursing Associate students, explaining and supporting the development of academic skills. The guided activities and feedback throughout actively encourage students to engage in skills development. There are clear links to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates throughout. There are regular prompts to students about the availability of support with academic skills during the programme.

Cariona Flaherty RGN, Higher Dip, BSc (Hons), PGCHE, FHEA, is a senior lecturer in adult nursing and programme leader for Nursing Associates at Middlesex University. Cariona is a specialist trained critical care nurse, who has extensive senior clinical and critical care education experience. In addition to her academic role, Cariona is currently a doctoral student at Middlesex University undertaking research related to critical thinking in undergraduate nurse education. Marion Taylor SFHEA is an Associate Professor and Director of Programmes at Middlesex University.  Marion is a RGN and has a wealth of senior academic experience in leading the development and delivery of nursing and nursing associate programmes. Marion has interest and expertise in supporting students who are also employees, and working in close partnership with employers to ensure students realise their potential.

• Chapter 1: Transition to higher education - Lucy Heath, originally by Marion TaylorChapter 2: Planning for study - Esther Reid, originally by Marion TaylorChapter 3: Ways of learning and learning styles - Lucy Heath, originally by Carmel FitzsimonsChapter 4: Skills for assessments - Áine FeeneyChapter 5: Reflective writing - Sinead MehiganChapter 6: Digital and technological literacy - Sinead MehiganChapter 7: Evidence-based practice - Cariona FlahertyChapter 8: Using the literature - Raquel Rosales, originally by Cariona FlahertyChapter 9: Academic writing skills - Lena Polychronidi, originally by Cariona FlahertyChapter 10: Presentation skills - Áine FeeneyChapter 11: Portfolio development - Esther Reid, originally by Marion Taylor

This book is essential for Nursing Associate students, explaining and supporting the development of academic skills. The guided activities and feedback throughout actively encourage students to engage in skills development. There are clear links to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates throughout. There are regular prompts to students about the availability of support with academic skills during the programme.

Cariona Flaherty RGN, Higher Dip, BSc (Hons), PGCHE, FHEA, is a senior lecturer in adult nursing and programme leader for Nursing Associates at Middlesex University. Cariona is a specialist trained critical care nurse, who has extensive senior clinical and critical care education experience. In addition to her academic role, Cariona is currently a doctoral student at Middlesex University undertaking research related to critical thinking in undergraduate nurse education. Marion Taylor SFHEA is an Associate Professor and Director of Programmes at Middlesex University.  Marion is a RGN and has a wealth of senior academic experience in leading the development and delivery of nursing and nursing associate programmes. Marion has interest and expertise in supporting students who are also employees, and working in close partnership with employers to ensure students realise their potential.

• Chapter 1: Transition to higher education - Lucy Heath, originally by Marion TaylorChapter 2: Planning for study - Esther Reid, originally by Marion TaylorChapter 3: Ways of learning and learning styles - Lucy Heath, originally by Carmel FitzsimonsChapter 4: Skills for assessments - Áine FeeneyChapter 5: Reflective writing - Sinead MehiganChapter 6: Digital and technological literacy - Sinead MehiganChapter 7: Evidence-based practice - Cariona FlahertyChapter 8: Using the literature - Raquel Rosales, originally by Cariona FlahertyChapter 9: Academic writing skills - Lena Polychronidi, originally by Cariona FlahertyChapter 10: Presentation skills - Áine FeeneyChapter 11: Portfolio development - Esther Reid, originally by Marion Taylor

This book is essential for Nursing Associate students, explaining and supporting the development of academic skills. The guided activities and feedback throughout actively encourage students to engage in skills development. There are clear links to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates throughout. There are regular prompts to students about the availability of support with academic skills during the programme.