The Nurse Mentor’s Handbook: Supporting Students in Clinical Practice, 3rd Edition

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Praise page
Contents
Figures
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Who is this book for?
A brief summary
Quotes and narratives
Benefits of being a practice supervisor
Students’ views
Summary
References
1 The mentor’s new clothes: the NMC standards for student supervision and assessment
    Key points
    History and context of student supervision
    SLAIP: the NMC framework to support learning and assessment in practice
    NMC review of nurse education 2010
    The mentor’s new clothes 2018
    Summary
    Further reading
    References
2 Effective practice supervision
    Key points
    Motivation, Maslow, and practice supervisors
    The characteristics and roles of the supervisor/mentor
    Effective working relationships and the practicalities of supervision
    The first day and week
    Active listening: the basis of effective working relationships
    Student-centred leadership
    Summary
    Further reading
    References
3 Supervision considerations
Key points
What can we learn from the clinical supervision literature?
Supporting students through clinical supervision
Toxic mentoring and supervising (how not to do it!)
Practice supervisor SWOT analysis
A useful alternative
Liaison with higher education institutions
The case of the associate nurse: a new role for health and social care
Summary
Further reading
References
4 The clinical learning environment
    Key points
    Creating an environment for learning
    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 safety
    Evidence-based practice
    Practice supervisor’s evaluation of placement
    Conclusion: putting it all together
    Summary
    Further reading
    References
5 Teaching and learning theory
    Key points
    Teaching and learning theories
    Behaviourist theories
    Humanistic theories
    Cognitive theories
    Learning styles
    Criticisms of learning styles
    Bloom’s taxonomy
    Summary of key principles of good teaching
    Summary
    Further reading
    References
6 Teaching in practice
    Key points
    Theory in practice!
    Lesson planning
    Teaching methods and strategies
    Assessment of learning
    Student evaluations
    Conclusion
    Summary
    References
7 Assessment: theory and practice reality
    Key points
    Theory of assessment
    Cardinal criteria
    Types of assessment
    Evaluating learning
    Factors influencing assessments
    Assessment in practice
    Levels of learner
    Attitude
    Good practice in assessment
    Summary
    Further reading
    References
8 Evidence of learning
    Key points
    What is a portfolio?
    Structure of a portfolio
    Reflection
    Types of evidence of learning
    Learning contracts
    Summary
    References
9 Fostering a successful placement
    Key points
    Support mechanisms other than the practice supervisor
    Link tutor/personal tutor
    Students with disabilities and difficulties
    Disability
    Dyslexia
    Dyscalculia
    Sickness and stress
    Workplace harassment
    Bad practice
    Supporting the failing student
    Reasons for failure
    The error of leniency: why nurses fail to fail students!
    Providing feedback
    Avoiding failure and failing with fairness
    Managing the process of failure
    Attitude
    Accountability and responsibility in practice
    NMC requirements
    Summary
    Further reading
    Useful web resources
    References
10 Support and development for the practice supervisor and assessor
    Key points
    Practice supervisor’s guide to surviving a placement!
    The politics of time
    Maintaining competence
    Evidence for a portfolio
    Research
    Revalidation
    Support for practice supervisors/assessors
    Common practice supervision/assessment problems
    Some problems to ponder
    Ongoing developments
    Good practice for practice supervisors: a few reminders
    The future!
    Summary
    Further reading
    Useful web resources
    References
Index
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