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