Mentoring Nursing and Healthcare Students
- David Kinnell - University of Nottingham, UK
- Philip Hughes - University of Nottingham, UK
What does effective mentoring mean in actual practice? How can I be a good mentor?
This book answers these questions and is designed to offer nursing and healthcare students a foundation in effective mentoring. Chapters examine the roles and responsibilities of the mentor, and how they enhance the process of mentorship. By examining the relevant competencies and knowledge base, the book provides an essential framework for developing the practice skills needed for successful mentoring.
Key features include:
- Embedded in real-life practice and case study examples
- Offers tips for successful mentoring and reflects upon likely challenges
- Features a range of interactive study activities linked to the student and mentor's experiences
- Presents the most up-to-date professional guidance
- Includes running themes of reflective practice; evidence-based practice and multi-professional working.
Mentoring Nursing & Healthcare Students will help both the mentor and the student to develop the skills needed for effective collaboration. It is the core text for mentor preparation and mentor update courses in nursing, midwifery and allied health.
This is my go to whenever I am talking/teaching students and colleagues
This book is suitable for all levels of learning and is full of practical, easy to read advice. Its a well used book in my library and one I recommend.
Useful for ward staff to ensure students have a fulfilling clinical experience
Great resource for mentors of nursing students.
the book is easy to read and offers good practical information
Covers the NMC domains, is clear easy to read and provides examples from practice. I am assuming that the authors are considering a revision in view of revalidation and proposed changes to the SLAiP in the near future.
This is a really informative book for both mentors and those who aspire to the role.
I take this book when I am delivering mentor updates as I feel it is a good resource for all mentors.
Excellent layout
Good use of historical information linked to current practices
Very straighforward to read and/or dip into specific chapters
Successful mentoring of nursing/Healthcare students has significant challenge for mentors. Concerns over the fitness to practise of healthcare students require new approaches for placement learning and mentoring.
This book considers the relationship between mentorship theory, policy and practice.