Mentoring in Nursing and Healthcare (ePub)

Mentoring in Nursing and Healthcare is a practical,
interactive resource that promotes active participation and
enhances a deeper level of understanding of mentorship. It explores
what is meant by the process of mentoring, addresses what a mentor
is, what the role entails, and gives practical help on teaching and
assessing students in clinical practice. Written primarily for
mentors, this book offers a range of theoretical and practical
activities and resources that are enhanced by online learning
resources.

Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of mentorship,
including:

* The role of mentorship

* The mentor-student relationship

* The mentor as teacher

* Experiential learning and reflective practice

* Learning styles and teaching theories

* The mentor as assessor

* Competence and capability

* Health improvement

* Career development

A core text for mentor preparation and mentor update courses in
nursing and allied health, Mentoring in Nursing and
Healthcare is an essential guide that supports learning and
ongoing professional development.

Key Features:

* Includes not only the latest and most up-to-date NMC standards,
but also the Health and Care Professions Council's
standards of proficiency

* Accessible and practice-oriented, with case studies, reflective
exercises and activities throughout

* Has a strong focus on assessment skills

* Supported by interactive online resources that include
test-yourself questions, multiple choice questions, web-links,
PowerPoint slides, case studies, and activities at href="http://www.wiley.com/go/mentoring">www.wiley.com/go/mentoring