Study Skills for Nursing and Midwifery Students
 
  Buy this Book  
     
  Introduction  
     
  PDP  
  Exercise A  
  Exercise B  
     
  Securing the post you want  
  CV  
  Cover letter  
  Job description  
  Person specification  
  Application forms  
     
  Interviews  
  Practical preparation  
  Mental preparation  
  Exercise C  
  Post interview  
     
  Conclusion  
  Career Web links  
     

Life at university

Study Skills for Nursing and Midwifery Students
Philip Scullion and David Guest
Both at Coventry University, UK

ISBN-13: 9780335222209
Due: August 2007

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Conclusion

If you have not yet started to plan your career then the time to start is now. Preparation is vital and if you are goal-directed then you are more likely to achieve your aspirations than if you drift along with the tides. The book provides a wealth of practical advice, not only on developing effective study skills but also on career development. Its final chapter, chapter 11, ‘Lifelong Learning Organisations and CPD to Sustain Your Professional Practice’ examines many issues relevant to enhancing your professional career, including;

The Concept and Context of Lifelong Learning
Professional Requirements
Demonstrating PREP [CPD] Standards
Framework for Lifelong Learning
Informal / Unstructured Learning
Protected Time
Support from Professional Organisations
In-Person Support
Midwifery and Supervision
Special Interests
Formal / Structured Learning
Using Information Technology for Lifelong Learning

There are numerous sources of career guidance, key among these will be your career mentor [discussed in detail in the book] so be alert for such a person. Others such as web sites and conferences will help you keep informed of opportunities
The following links will be useful in achieving this and they also provide further links to relevant web sites;

Careers Information

Organisation Website URL
Careers Guide http://www.careers-guide.com/nursing-jobs
Doctorjob.com http://doctorjob.com/nursing
Health Professions Council http://www.hpc-uk.org
NHS Careers http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/details/Default.aspx?Id=121
Nursing and Midwifery Council http://www.nmc-uk.org
Nursing Jobs Network http://www.nursingjobsnet.co.uk
Nursing Standard Courses http://www.nursing-standard.co.uk/courses/index.asp
Nursing Standard Job Vacancies http://www.nursing-standard.co.uk/jobs/careers.asp
Nursing Times Careers http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursingtimes/pages/Careers
Nursing Times Jobs http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursingtimes/pages/HighTrafficJobSearch
Royal College of Midwives Careers http://www.rcm.org.uk/career/pages/introduction.php?id=2
Royal College of Nursing http://www.rcn.org.uk
Take charge yourself, seek opportunities and make your career development plans happen. Whether you develop laterally or upwards ensure you do not stand still for the sake of your patients or clients if not yourself.
 
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