Mentoring and supervision in healthcare
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Mentoring and supervision in healthcare
SAGE, 2008
- : pbk
- : hbk
Available at 6 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [196]-206) and index
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'This book is comprehensive, is underpinned by contemporary policy and research, and adopts a practice and evidence based approach. It will be a very useful reference book and the extensive bibliography supports further reading and exploration' - Jane Lovatt, Senior Lecturer, University of Bolton This authoritative and up-to-date book examines the knowledge base, skills and attitudes required for mentoring in the context of healthcare. The text explores theories and research on mentoring by analysing their strengths and weaknesses. It also draws upon standards and competencies for mentors and examines how they can be applied to day-to-day mentoring and clinical practice activities. By adopting an analytical and interactive style, the book emphasises the application of theories and principles to various clinical settings.Key features include: " Comprehensive content - examines learning styles; different learning environments; evidence-based care; principles of assessment; the mentor's leadership, evaluation of teaching " Practice-oriented - case studies offer links to 'real-life' and the chapters provide effective frameworks for mentoring in practice " Interactive - activities and think points encourage the reader to explore and apply concepts to their practice and roles " Up-to-date - firmly based on current knowledge in the field.
Mentoring and Supervision in Healthcare will be a core text for mentor preparation courses in nursing, midwifery and across the healthcare sector. It will support learning and ongoing professional development for all healthcare professionals. Neil Gopee is a senior lecturer in the Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare at Coventry University. His teaching and research is primarily focused on mentorship and facilitating learning.
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Effective Mentoring How Learners Learn Facilitating Learning The Clinical Setting as an Effective Learning Environment Effective Practice and Clinical Practice Development Assessing the Learner's Knowledge and Competence Leadership and the Challenges of Mentoring Evaluating Mentoring
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