Melanie Jasper – författare

With current Government targets to increase health and social care practitioners, there is an increased need for informed mentors and preceptors to support the development of the students and new health professionals. Enabling learning in nursing and midwifery practice: A guide for mentorsseeks to underpin recent mentoring initiatives, exploring the impact of mentoring, supervision and preceptorship on professional practice, covering principles that underpin effective learning and providing practical guidance on mentoring and assessment strategies within practice settings. Enabling learning in nursing and midwifery practice: A guide for mentorsaddresses the inter-professional and policy context for mentorship, examines the nature of effective learning environments and provides mentors with the necessary tools to assist students in their development within a practice setting. It explores the use of reflective practice, virtual learning and other core resources to enhance and support learning in practice and addresses assessing practice, making correct judgements about student competence and the development of competence in newly qualified practitioners. Enabling learning in nursing and midwifery practice: A guide for mentorsis an important resource text for practitioners seeking to support learning in practice as well as experienced mentors and preceptors seeking to update their skills and understanding. Key features* Evidence-based, practical guide to effective mentoring and preceptorship* Integrates theory and practice* Addresses the context of learning in practice and the challenges of clinical supervision* Promotes understanding of the importance of assessing practice and managing the mentoring process* Equips mentors to enable students and newly qualified staff to gain confidence and expertise* Includes activities, points for reflection and examples from practice

This essential text brings together in one place the inextricably linked concepts of professional development, reflective practice and decision-making. Fully updated and revised throughout, the new edition of this easy-to-follow, jargon-free title is targeted at nursing and healthcare practitioners and nursing students, providing clear guidance to help the reader think critically about their practice, work within professional boundaries, be accountable for their actions, and plan for their future.

Critical reflection and reflective practice are at the heart of modern healthcare. But what do these terms really mean?This textbook analyses and explores the significance of reflection in professional health and social care practice. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this book presents a structured method that empowers you to both challenge and develop your own practice. New to this edition:- Updated to reflect global developments in contemporary understandings of reflective practice- A brand-new chapter on reflective and reflexive practice- Engaging chapter exercises and ‘key takeaway’ features to reinforce and support learningContaining real-life case studies and reflective activities, this book is an essential guide to critical reflection for all students, academics and practitioners alike, enhancing both personal and professional development.

Critical reflection and reflective practice are at the heart of modern healthcare. But what do these terms really mean?This textbook analyses and explores the significance of reflection in professional health and social care practice. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this book presents a structured method that empowers you to both challenge and develop your own practice. New to this edition:- Updated to reflect global developments in contemporary understandings of reflective practice- A brand-new chapter on reflective and reflexive practice- Engaging chapter exercises and ‘key takeaway’ features to reinforce and support learningContaining real-life case studies and reflective activities, this book is an essential guide to critical reflection for all students, academics and practitioners alike, enhancing both personal and professional development.