Description
Book SynopsisSucceeding 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.
Trade Review"This book would be of value to all those considering undertaking a nursing or midwifery course as well as those already registered on a programme." (
Journal Of Perioperative Practice, June 2007)
"This is a book which should appeal to all students who have entered nursing and/or midwifery education..." (Primary Healthcare, 1st October 2007)
"...for a prospective student who wants to know more...this book is a very good place to start." (International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, October 2007)
Table of ContentsForeword (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).
