Common Foundation Studies in Nursing has established itself as the most popular choice for students entering nurse education, providing an invaluable core text for study, reference and assignments. This new edition has been especially revised to reflect the new foundation curriculum which has been developed as a result of The Peach Report, to provide support for both theory and practice for all students in all four branches. There is a new focus on practice and practical skills, and a vastly increased use of case studies and examples reflecting all aspects of care in both acute and community settings.