Successful Mentoring in Nursing

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). [...] Such a valuable guide [...] is a must for both the novice and experienced mentor.  -- Jane Brown, Patient Safety Advisor, Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust
...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... -- Jane Brown, Patient Safety Advisor, Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust
A well written and easy to digest book which covers all necessary areas for becoming a successful mentor. The lay out encourages reflection and scenarios could be used as informal discussion points for groups of mentors within any unit. The chapter on the challenging student is particularly useful for all new mentors and anyone who has never worked with a failing student. -- Alex Levine * drupal *
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. -- Mark Wheatley * drupal *
A useful thought process for mentors to consider when providing support to students -- Miss Caroline Farrar * drupal *
well constructed, easy for students to read, practical -- Miss Christine Hibbert * drupal *
This updated text contains some sueful scenarios and is ideal for learners who will be involved in mentoring students ona regular basis -- Mr Andrew Southgate * drupal *
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 -- Mr Andrew Southgate * drupal *
A really good book with helpful direction for the would be mentor. -- Mr David Blesovsky * drupal *
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 -- Mr Gary Souter * drupal *
Useful book for the new mentor. Some handy tips for dealing with challenging issues. -- Mr Paul Smith * drupal *
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. -- Mrs Berni Addyman * drupal *
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. -- Mrs Christine Daley- Fennell * drupal *
Excellent text , would recommend as an easy read for all Nurses and Allied Helath Professionals studying an approved NMC Mentorship Programme. Explores and shows application to the NMC Mentoring Standards through the use case studies , senarios, and gently challanges the reader to explore their own views and experiences around supporting and facilitaitng learning and assessment in the clinical setting. -- Mrs Elaine Bailey * drupal *
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 -- Mrs Jacqui Creed * drupal *
Easy to follow and really useful exercises to get the mentor to link theory to practice. -- Mrs Judith Green * drupal *
A great comprehensive book which supports the NMC approved mentorship course.
Easy to read, understandable and very relevant with good activities and summaries. -- Mrs Mandy Barker * drupal *
An excellent book for all current and prospective mentors. -- Mrs Mandy Brimble * drupal *
Essesntial book which guides mentors through the NMC approved mentorship module. -- Mrs Petra Chipperfield * drupal *
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. -- Mrs Sally Goldspink * drupal *
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. -- Mrs Sarah Young * drupal *
A recommended book for mentors in nursing -- Ms Louise Lawson * drupal *
This book is well laid out and easy to read for students. -- Ms Pat Clarke * drupal *