This is a well thought through guide for a nurse mentor as a novice or requiring a refresher. The authors have researched this subject well and make no assumptions on the reader by starting at the beginning and defining what a mentor is and what constitutes a good learning environment. This book allows the reader to either use the whole book as a guide or to be able to select a specific subject or chapter to focus on. [It] is so easy to follow and is well set out and makes good and accurate reference to the nursing and midwifery council (NMC).
...This is such a valuable guide with references to nurse education and models of learning and teaching. The book also advises the mentor when things go wrong or when a particularly challenging student is placed in the mentors work area.The fact that it is well written by academics within nurse education ensures this is a well grounded achievable book to follow.The case studies well extremely real and thought provoking.This book is a must for both the novice and experienced mentor...
I used this wonderful resource with all the mentors at the hospice and had great feedback from them on how useful the book was to support them in their mentor role. Staff who were undertaking the SLAiP course also utilised this excellent resource
Very informative book. Well laid out and easy to use, recommended for all trainee and new mentors
Clear and easy reading with useful case examples.
very easy to read and navigate through this book. packed with lots of 'real life' case studies and thought provoking activities
This book is very thorough and closely linked to the NMC mentoring standards. The use of examples and reflective case studies helps with the application to practice.
Easy to follow and really useful exercises to get the mentor to link theory to practice.
Clear and easy to follow book, with useful practice examples.
This is a great, easy to read book looking at the fundamental aspects of successful mentoring. It is an ideal starting point for all nurses looking to qualify as a mentor
This second edition book remains true to the first edition and is a well utilised source for preparing qualified health priofessionals to become qualified mentors.
A useful thought process for mentors to consider when providing support to students
Essesntial book which guides mentors through the NMC approved mentorship module.
This book has been added to the recommended reading list for the Mentorship in Nursing course. It is a valuable resource for all students.
Useful book for the new mentor. Some handy tips for dealing with challenging issues.
I like this book and have recommended it to 3rd year student or post reg students who are considering a formal mentoring course. It has sound and practical advice and is easy to read.
The updated edition builds on the quality of the previous one. it is an accessigble text that maps directly to the NMC standards and can enable students to apply the theory of mentoring to practice
I teach on an NMC accredited Mentoring Programme and found this book easy to follow with clear and concise examples to utilise within the teaching. I have recommended this book to the students on the programme to assist in their current and future role as a mentor.
This text is well written and well-constructed. Readers are guided through the complexities of mentoring in a true to life and informed way. This is an essential read for students, trainee mentors, experienced mentors and tutors.
This is a well written book with a clear structure which provides scenarios and case students to enable readers explore the regulatory framework while at the same time make an explicit link to practice