Preceptorship for Newly Registered Nurses

by Karen Elcock, Kath Sharples

Overview

Newly qualified nurses can find their first year of practice a daunting experience. This book is specifically written to support new nurses through the demands of their preceptorship year. Each chapter provides friendly and practical support on the main areas of development needed for new nurses to become confident practitioners. The book is also designed for use on formal preceptorship programmes and covers each of the areas for professional development outlined in the Department of Health′s new Preceptorship Framework (2010). Packed with activities, case studies and down-to-earth advice, this book provides essential support for the newly registered nurse.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780857253743
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	07/04/2011
Series:	Post-Registration Nursing Education and Practice LM Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	184
File size:	618 KB

About the Author

Karen Elcock is Head of Programmes, Pre-registration Nursing at Kingston University and St George’s University London, one of the early implementers of the new degree programme for nursing. She has taught on and led pre-registration nursing programmes for over 20 years and has a particular interest in how student nurses learn in practice settings which makes up 50% of pre-registration nursing programmes.
Kath Sharples is a Senior Lecturer in Adult nursing and Kingston University. As an experienced Registered Nurse and Registered Nurse Teacher, Kath has a comprehensive understanding of the current challenges and developments within nurse education. Her main area of pedagogic interest and research activity is related to self-regulated learning in practice. Kath’s expertise is in developing and delivering innovative approaches to nurse education, with a special interest in developing the self-regulatory skills of student nurses undertaking their practice experiences.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Beginning the Preceptorship Journey
Developing Confidence and Self-Awareness
Reflection and Receiving Feedback
Integrating Prior Learning into Practice
Increasing Knowledge and Clinical Skills
Confidence in Applying Evidence-Based Practice
Understanding Policies and Procedures
Team-Working
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Advocacy
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Implementing the Code and Professional Values
Managing Risk
Equality and Diversity
Decision-Making
Leadership and Management Development
Developing an Outcome Approach to Continuing Professional Development

Editorial Reviews

'Highly recommended' - Times Higher Education

'I am sure we all remember those nervous moments when we walked onto the ward, no longer the student, but now the fully

fledged Registered Nurse. The lapels may no longer sit on the shoulder but the transition from student to staff nurse is just as daunting. In this book Sharples and Elcock provide seventeen chapters full of theoretical guidance and practical advice which will help steer newly registered nurses thorough the initial preceptorship

period. Although the content will be familiar, as it builds on pre-registration programme syllabus, each chapter aims have been mapped to the Preceptorship and Knowledge and Skills Frameworks.

This will help practitioners make links to their formal preceptorship programme.

Activities throughout the book link theory to practice by applying the theory in context of an activity which will be relevant

in clinical areas. Several case studies offer reflective narratives or present challenges which may be faced by newly qualified band 5 nurses. These provide practical advice and could be also be used

as discussion points with the nurse preceptor. The authors have provided extensive up to date references at the end of each chapter and at the end of the book. Relevant websites also provide links to

current legislative content and the NHS flyingstart site. However, these are English links and practitioners from other countries

where health is devolved should be careful to follow their own country’s programme. Overall this is a useful book to add to any

newly registered nurses booklist and importantly it is offered in a number of electronic formats as well as print' -
Nurse Education in Practice

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