Succeeding in Nursing & Midwifery Education draws attention to some of the most important issues in current nursing and midwifery education, from initial considerations about applying for a programme to developing academic and clinical skills. The authors help readers to make the most of their programme by pointing out some of the potential pitfalls encountered in nursing and midwifery education, and offering clear and straightforward advice about how to overcome them.
Written in a conversational style, this book addresses key issues such as:
how a nursing or midwifery programme is structured
how to choose the right university
how to make the most of the interview process,
the financial implications of studying full-time
The authors also provide invaluable study skills guidance, including how to:
organize and plan assignments
write in an academic way
develop analytical and critical skills
correctly reference and avoid plagiarism
use information technology
While aimed primarily at nursing and midwifery students, this book is also useful for lecturers wanting to support their students in their education and help them avoid some of the potential pitfalls associated with healthcare training.
Foreword (Prof Sandra Jowett). 1 Succeeding in Nursing and Midwifery Education: An Overview (Eddie Meyler and Steve Trenoweth).
SECTION 1.
PREPARING FOR NURSING/MIDWIFERY EDUCATION.
2 A Student’s Journey (Sue McGowan).
3 How Your Programme is Structured (Eddie Meyler and David Stroud).
4 Applying for a Nursing/ Midwifery Programme (Denise Burley).
5 The Student with a Disability, Chronic Health or Learning Need (Pauline McInnes and Stella Tarantino).
6 The Interview (David Stroud and Eddie Meyler).
SECTION 2.
DEVELOPING ACADEMIC SKILLS.
7 Using Information Technology (Anthony Meyler).
8 Getting the Most From Your Library (Pam Louison).
9 Becoming Analytical (Deirdre Kelley-Patterson).
10 Critiquing the Healthcare Literature (Steve Trenoweth and Simon Jones).
11 Organising and Planning Your Theoretical Assessments (Steve Trenoweth).
12 How to Write in an Academic Way (Julia Magill-Cuerden).
13 How To Reference and Avoid Plagiarism (David Stroud).
14 Making the Most of Assessment Feedback (Lai Chan Koh).
SECTION 3.
DEVELOPING CLINICAL SKILLS.
15 Maximising Your Learning in Clinical Practice (Karen Elcock and Stella Brophy).
16 Developing Your Clinical Skills (Deann Cox and Steve Trenoweth).
SECTION 4.
SURVIVAL SKILLS.
17 Surviving the Clinical Environment (Kris Ramgoolam, Stella Brophy, Eddie Meyler and Steve Trenoweth).
18 How To Survive Exams (Ian Chisholm-Bunting and Sue Vernon).
19 How to Get the Best Out of The Student’s Union (Elizabeth Huntbach, Mathew Pledger and Maja Dawson).
20 Getting Support from Your Personal Tutor (Steve Trenoweth and Helen Robson).
SECTION 5.
PREPARING FOR YOUR NURSING/MIDWIFERY CAREER.
21 Personal Change (David Stroud and Steve Trenoweth).
22 Preparing Yourself for Your Nursing/ Midwifery Career (Samantha Torres).
23 Succeeding in Nursing and Midwifery Education: Final Thoughts (Steve Trenoweth and Eddie Meyler).
Height:244
Width:170
Spine:18
Weight:535.00