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,
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
www.wiley.com/go/mentoring