The Essential Communication Programme for International Nurses (Hospital English S.) - Softcover

Arakelian, Catharine; Bartram, Mark; Magnall, Alison

Softcover

ISBN 10: 095443580X ISBN 13: 9780954435806

Publisher: Arakelian, 2003

Synopsis

Book 1 in a series of three pocket-sized books which make up a self-study communication programme for international nurses for use in their UK hospitals. Each book is divided into four units and these are divided into sections on Working with Others, Language Study, Professional Focus and Understanding Your Scope of Practice. Handy tips for confident use of the telephone are on the inside laminated flaps. Throughout the book there is a "gold-star" system to motivate and encourage completion of the programme. It can be used by mentors and practice supervisors working alongside international colleagues.

About this title

Review

...it taught me a lot about how to be assertive, how to deal with my duties, responsibilities and obligations as a nurse in the UK. -- Written testimonial from previous participant on the programme: Janet Saculles

It helped me to build my confidence in dealing with people and my co-workers and I managed to solve little problems in a professional way. -- Written testimonial from previous participant on the programme: Josephine Capati

This programme served as a support system while in a new, unfamiliar environment. I felt more confident to face the challenges that will come my way. -- Written testimonial from previous participant on the programme: Sheila Estavillo

About the Author

Alison Magnall MA RN RSCN HV Cert
Alison qualified as a general and paediatric nurse in 1985 at Alder Hey. She worked as a Health Visitor for six years in London. She maintained her registration and continued working after completing her degree at the University of Oxford. Since 1999 she has worked with International Nurses on Arakelian Programmes developing specialist teaching materials.

Catharine Arakelian BA RSA Dip TELFA
Catharine is a former Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University and is now an intercultural education consultant and teacher trainer. Her research interest is in adult migrant worker education. She lives in Kidlington with her three children.

Mark Bartram BA RSA Dip TEFLA
Mark is an English language teaching consultant, writer and teacher trainer. He was the academic director of a language school in Oxford before setting up Atlas English, an English Language school for Juniors. He has published numerous books on English language teaching including Correction (LTP) and Initiative (CUP).

Edition details

• Publisher: Arakelian
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 095443580X
• ISBN 13: 9780954435806
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Illustrator: Richardson Meg
• Number of pages: 150