As the role of the nursing associate becomes increasingly embedded in health and care in the UK, this popular text is designed to fully prepare students for their future professional role as competent and compassionate nursing associates. Learning to Care: The Nursing Associate, Second Edition is written by a team of leading educators and practitioners to meet the specific needs of student nursing associates. It is straightforward to read and understand, covering everything from how to learn and how to write an essay, to fundamental anatomy and physiology and how to manage common disorders. This second edition has been fully updated to address evolving trends, making it ideal for all student nursing associates, educators and practitioners. Fully updated to meet the changing needs of student nursing associates, educators and practitioners Contains evidence-based practice guidelines, research findings and clinical standards Engaging and straightforward to read - accessible for all student nursing associates Teaching supported through interactive learning activities and self-test features High quality illustrations, also available in an accompanying downloadable image bank Based on the NMC standards and the NMC Code Visual aids complement the text, support visual learning and reinforce key concepts Case studies and critical thinking exercises help students apply their knowledge and develop clinical reasoning skills