Out with the old and in with the new! Looking back on my nurse training I can vividly recall clinical placements where I was mentored by inspirational, dynamic, enthusiastic, and nurturing mentors. However, I can equally recall the toxic mentors that ruined clinical placements and made me question whether I wanted to be a nurse at all! Supporting students in clinical practice is a privilege and getting it right is essential! Danny Walsh’s book demystifies the NMC’s SSSA document and provides a real insight into the meaning of the word mentorship, along with practical advice on how to be a practice supervisor. Mike Parker is an Associate Professor in Emergency Nursing at the University of York, UK. This is a real-world book that offers practice supervisors and assessors detailed guidance on their new role within the context of the recent NMC (2018) standards for supervision and assessment of students. It gives information on the background policy to the standards and what is expected of nurses who take on these new roles. The book provides the theoretical base and practical guidance on facilitating good quality learning experiences for students and on teaching, assessment and providing evidence of learning. It is the ideal handbook for nurses since it addresses all the issues that you are likely to encounter whilst supporting students, with an easy reference system and great practical examples Professor Fiona Irvine - Emeritus Professor in Nursing, University of Birmingham A book worth recommending and adopting as a core text for modules, especially those in teaching, learning and assessment for new mentors, practice assessors and supervisors. It can be a resource for nurses returning to study, international students and anyone involved in clinical guidance/teaching such as practice education coordinators, facilitators, and nominated persons. It would also be suitable for lecturers delivering core modules for Diploma, Degree, Masters and Dissertations Leontia Hoy - Course Director - Bsc Hons/ Graduate Diploma/ Post Graduate Diploma-- Specialist Practice, School of Nursing, Queens University Belfast This popular book is an essential companion for supporting and supervising student nurses in clinical practice. The book examines the theory of supervision and the underlying principles of teaching and assessment in nurse education and includes case studies, tools and interventions that can be used in clinical practice. Key areas covered include: •The new NMC standards for supervision and assessment, as well as the history and politics of student nurse mentorship •Effective practice supervision – the role of the supervisor and the practicalities such as the importance of forming effective working relationships and communication skills •Clear guidance on best teaching and assessment practice with practical examples and techniques •An examination the importance and methodology of giving good feedback •Fostering successful placement experiences and supporting a range of students with varying learning needs, including best practice in supporting a struggling student Fully updated in this third edition the book simplifies the theory, delivering practical guidance on best practice in student support and includes insights from students and supervisors. Danny Walsh was a mental health nurse for over 40 years and a senior nurse lecturer for more than 15. He has published widely in the fields of nurse education and dementia care.

This popular book is the ideal companion text for all new and trainee nurse mentors, to help devise and enhance learning opportunities for their students.

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Designated a 2014 Doodyís Core Title by Doodyís Medical Reviews Concise and comprehensive, this book covers the basics of nursing research and the essentials of how to implement Evidence Based Practice (EBP). Using the short, reader-friendly, Fast Facts Series 'style,' the book is designed for those RNs studying Evidence Based Practice (EBP) who want quick access core content. Undergraduate nursing students who want a solid review of evidence based practice (& nursing research) will also find this book useful, as well as RN to BSNs student who need to assimilate content on basic nursing research. It is vital for both the practicing RNs and students to know the basics of EBP and understand how EBP can be implemented. Key features covered include: Delivery of a wide scope of EBP content in the abbreviated style of the Fast Facts series Includes coverage of quantitative and qualitative research approaches, defining the 'compelling question', finding and critiquing the evidence, and disseminating the research Unlocks the mystery surrounding systematic reviews and searching a database Class-tested content, used in seated and online course environments

Designed to teach nurses about the development, motivational, and sociocultural differences that affect teaching and learning, this text combines theoretical and pragmatic content in a balanced, complete style. --from publisher description.

Supervising and assessing students in practice is central to the nursing and midwifery role. Based around the NMC Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (2018) and with a brand new chapter on coaching, this book will develop and enhance your knowledge and skills in order to support a wide range of students. Updated throughout to reflect what has been learned from the early roll-out of supervisory and assessor roles, this is the book you will keep returning to as you encounter different students and scenarios in your practice. Key features o New chapter on coaching o Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards o Case studies, activities and other learning features help you to translate theory into practice o Explores challenging issues such as students in difficulty o Considers the personal development of practice supervisors and assessors, whether new to this role or an experienced supervisor and assessor Dr Jo Lidster is Deputy Head of the Department of Nursing and Midwifery at Sheffield Hallam University Susan Wakefield is Head of the Department of Nursing and Midwifery at Sheffield Hallam University