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| About the book |
"...this is the only book I have come across that gives consideration to student midwives. There are many study skills books available for nursing students, and although this book is aimed at both, it does take into account the differences between the two professions. ...this is a useful book which delves deeper than its cover would suggest." MIDIRS Midwifery Digest This book is an essential course companion for nursing and midwifery students at degree and diploma level, as well as those returning to study. It covers key skills and knowledge needed, such as:
The book also has an accompanying website, www.openup.co.uk/nursingsuccess, that is written specifically for this market, and includes tips on:
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| About the authors |
Philip Scullion is based at Coventry University and has over twenty years of experience teaching a range of undergraduate and postgraduate students including those in the fields of nursing, midwifery and paramedic sciences.
David Guest is the Nursing and Midwifery Subject Librarian at Coventry University. He has developed numerous teaching and learning programmes to support students in information retrieval skills, efficient use of library facilities and advanced literature searching and evaluation skills.
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| Table of contents |
Series editor's preface vii Part 1 The student nurse and midwife as a novice learner 1 Engaging with university learning 3 2 Taking control of yourself: nurses and midwives as learners 21 3 Making information work for nursing and midwifery students 36 Part 2 Beginning to develop effective study skills 4 Strategies for successful learning in nursing and midwifery 57 5 Reflective learning in clinical practice 78 Part 3 Becoming competent: advanced learning for nursing and midwifery students 6 Literature searching skills for midwives and nurses 101 7 Proficient use of evidence and research to support nursing and midwifery 120 Part 4 Demonstrating proficiency through assessment 8 Critical analysis and higher-level skills for nurses and midwives 145 9 Coping with examinations and assessments 161 Part 5 Expertise for success: the lifelong learner in nursing and midwifery 10 Career pathways in nursing and midwifery 183 11 Lifelong learning organizations and CPD to sustain your professional practice 190 References 209 Glossary 216 Index 219 |
