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"""...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 DigestThis 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: Study strategies Reflective practice Critical thinking Evidence-based research Exam techniques Literature searching How to succeed in assessments Lively and accessible, the book includes bullet points and exercises that will enhance reader efficiency in learning.The book also has an accompanying website, www.openup.co.uk/nursingsuccess, that is written specifically for this market, and includes tips on: Writing CVs and covering letters Finding a good job Interview skills Continuing professional development (CPD) for nurses and midwives Career progression Study Skills for Nursing and Midwifery Students has been carefully structured to be used throughout a nursing career: It is key reading for new students in midwifery and all fields of nursing, as well as qualified staff who aim to enhance their professional development."

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Author:   Philip Scullion ,  David Guest
Publisher:   Open University Press
Imprint:   Open University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.539kg
ISBN:  

9780335222216

ISBN 10:   0335222218
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   16 August 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

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 yourprofessional practice 190 References 209 Glossary 216 Index 219

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Philip Scullion has over 20 years of experience teaching in a range of undergraduate and post graduate settings. He leads study skills elements of undergraduate and CPD courses which embrace nursing, midwifery, paramedic sciences and operating department practitioners. He has developed a number of paper and IT based resources to support students in developing effective study skills. He teaches various degree level research modules, an important asset fully utilised in this book. He has over 70 publications and has qualifications in nursing and teaching, has worked at a national level with the Royal College of Nursing, is a member of the Higher Education Academy and has considerable experience as an external examiner. David Guest has an Honours Degree in Library & Information Science; Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals (CILIP). David changed career in mid-life moving from engineering to health librarianship. David 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. He has been teaching Nursing & Midwifery students Information Skills for 18 years and is currently the Nursing & Midwifery Subject Librarian at Coventry University.

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