Mentoring in Nursing and Healthcare

<i>Mentoring in Nursing and Healthcare</i> 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. <p>Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of mentorship, including:</p> <ul> <li>The role of mentorship</li> <li>The mentor-student relationship</li> <li>The mentor as teacher</li> <li>Experiential learning and reflective practice</li> <li>Learning styles and teaching theories</li> <li>The mentor as assessor</li> <li>Competence and capability</li> <li>Health improvement</li> <li>Career development</li> </ul> <p>A core text for mentor preparation and mentor update courses in nursing and allied health, <i>Mentoring in Nursing and Healthcare</i> is an essential guide that supports learning and ongoing professional development.</p> <p><b>Key Features:</b></p> <ul> <li>Includes not only the latest and most up-to-date NMC standards, but also the Health and Care Professions Council’s standards of proficiency</li> <li>Accessible and practice-oriented, with case studies, reflective exercises and activities throughout</li> <li>Has a strong focus on assessment skills</li> <li>Supported by interactive online resources that include test-yourself questions, multiple choice questions, web-links, PowerPoint slides, case studies, and activities at <a href=”http://www.wiley.com/go/mentoring”><b>www.wiley.com/go/mentoring</b></a> </li> </ul>