The Nurse Mentor'S Handbook: Supporting Students In Clinical Practice

Content: The Nurse Mentor\'s Handbook
 The Nurse Mentor\'s Handbook
 Praise for this book
 Praise for the first edition
 Contents
 List of figures
 Acknowledgements
 Introduction
 Who is this book for?
 What this book covers
 Quotes and narratives
 Professional support
 Benefits of mentoring
 Students\' views
 Summary
 Further reading
 References
 1 The Nursing and Midwifery Council standards and outcomes for mentors and their policy context
 Key points
 History and context of mentorship standards
 The NMC framework to support learning and assessment in practice
 Mentor domains. Knowledge and Skills FrameworkNMC mentor/placement principles and requirements
 Mentor preparation programmes
 NMC review of nurse education 2010
 Education in chaos!
 Summary
 Further reading
 References
 2 The effective mentor
 Key points
 Motivation, Maslow, and mentors
 Physiological needs
 The many roles of the mentor
 Effective working relationships
 Pre-placement pack
 The first day and week
 Active listening: the basis of effective working relationships
 Student-centred leadership
 Toxic mentoring (how not to do it!)
 Mentor SWOT analysis
 A useful alternative. Liaison with higher education institutionsSummary
 Further reading
 References
 3 The clinical learning environment
 Key points
 Creating an environment for learning
 The learning environment is for all
 Factors that enhance a placement experience
 Factors that detract from a placement experience
 Learning experiences
 Learning resources
 Placement profiles
 Insight visits
 Links with the School of Nursing/university
 Role modelling
 Structured teaching
 Mapping of learning opportunities
 Educational audit
 SWOT analysis of the placement area
 Students\' evaluation of placement. Physical safetyEvidence-based practice
 Mentor\'s evaluation of placement
 Conclusion: putting it all together
 Summary
 Further reading
 References
 4 Teaching and learning4 theory
 Key points
 Theory and practice
 Teaching and learning theories
 Behaviourist theories
 Humanistic theories
 Cognitive theories
 Learning styles
 Criticisms of learning styles
 Bloom\'s taxonomy, learning objectives, and competencies
 Summary of key principles of good teaching
 Summary
 Further reading
 References
 5 Teaching in practice
 Key points
 Theory in practice!
 Lesson planning
 Aims and objectives. ContentLearning contracts
 Teaching methods and strategies
 Assessment of learning
 Student evaluations
 Conclusion
 Summary
 References
 6 Assessment: theory and practice reality
 Key points
 Theory of assessment
 Cardinal criteria
 Types of assessment
 Evaluating learning
 Factors influencing assessments
 Assessment in practice
 Attitude
 Who can assess?
 Levels and evidence-based practice
 Ongoing achievement record
 Good practice in assessment
 Do I need a degree to assess a student on a degree programme?
 Summary
 Further reading
 References
 7 Building a portfolio of evidence.