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<i>Mentoring in Nursing and Healthcare</i> is a practical, interactive resource that promotes active participation and enhances a deeper level of understanding of mentorship. It explores what is meant by the process of mentoring, addresses what a mentor is, what the role entails, and gives practical help on teaching and assessing students in clinical practice. Written primarily for mentors, this book offers a range of theoretical and practical activities and resources that are enhanced by online learning resources.<p>Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of mentorship, including:</p><ul><li>The role of mentorship</li><li>The mentor-student relationship</li><li>The mentor as teacher</li><li>Experiential learning and reflective practice</li><li>Learning styles and teaching theories</li><li>The mentor as assessor</li><li>Competence and capability</li><li>Health improvement</li><li>Career development</li></ul><p>A core text for mentor preparation and mentor update courses in nursing and allied health,<i>Mentoring in Nursing and Healthcare</i> is an essential guide that supports learning and ongoing professional development.</p><p><b>Key Features:</b></p><ul><li>Includes not only the latest and most up-to-date NMC standards, but also the Health and Care Professions Council's standards of proficiency</li><li>Accessible and practice-oriented, with case studies, reflective exercises and activities throughout</li><li>Has a strong focus on assessment skills</li><li>Supported by interactive online resources that include test-yourself questions, multiple choice questions, web-links, PowerPoint slides, case studies, and activities at<a href="http://www.wiley.com/go/mentoring"><b>www.wiley.com/go/mentoring</b></a></li></ul>

The perfect study companion, Animal Biology and Care, 3rd Edition is specifically designed for students on animal care, animal nursing assistant and veterinary care assistant courses. This edition is fully updated with new course content, a refreshed design and colour illustrations throughout. Basic biological theory is introduced with diagrams for visual learners while photographs demonstrate the common practical procedures carried out by animal care assistants. Key features include: New content on exotic species, recognising the increasing number of these animals kept as pets. Extensive coverage of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and recent advances in animal welfare. Written in line with course curricula, chapter summaries help you to remember key points and learning objectives. A companion website has interactive MCQs to help you test your knowledge. Divided into three main sections covering animal science and genetics, health and husbandry and nursing procedures, this book will help lay the foundations for a successful career in animal care and management!