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This groundbreaking new text will help nurses and midwives develop
their unique leadership capabilities for better care, no matter
what their level of experience or where in the organizational
hierarchy they work. Edited by the CEO and Director of the
prestigious Florence Nightingale Foundation and written by
specialists in their field, the book focuses on the personal
development required for nurses and midwives to become authentic
leaders. It guides the reader through a range of innovative and
novel perspectives on leadership development, with an emphasis on
self-awareness and personal growth. Leadership Development for
Nurses and Midwives offers an exciting new perspective that is sure
to maximize the individual and collective influence of nurses and
midwives, and all that each has to offer. Increases awareness of
how personality preferences influence personal effectiveness and
performance in teams Shows how to identify opportunities to
influence and how to express yourself for impact Supports personal
resilience and how to stay calm under pressure Brings theory to
life through authentic case studies provided by current nursing and
midwifery leaders working in a range of settings Reflects
contemporary practice and responds to identified gaps in leadership
development for nurses and midwives Reflective learning activities
encourage the reader to apply principles to their own
self-development Presents historical references to Florence
Nightingale and her relevance to modern day nursing throughout
This important new book provides the first comprehensive
compilation of strategies for promoting physical and mental
wellbeing, specifically for nurses and midwives. Written by experts
on workforce health and wellbeing in conjunction with the Florence
Nightingale Foundation, the book emphasises the importance
supporting the wellbeing of self and others, even during times of
extreme stress such during winter or when dealing with COVID-19. It
covers multiple aspects of self-care, including how to tackle shift
work, prevent dehydration and cope with moral injury and guilt -
all illustrated with real-life case studies from nurses and
midwives working at the coalface. Health and Wellbeing at Work for
Nurses and Midwives is suitable for students right through to Chief
Nursing Officers and is applicable to readers from all countries.
It is sure to stand the test of time as a trusted guide to this
crucial aspect of the professional lives of nurses and midwives.
Authentic case studies bring concepts to life Written in a
conversational and accessible style - suitable for readers of all
levels Contributions from across the nursing and midwifery
workforce speak directly to the nursing/midwifery experience Key
recommendations for translating theory to practice Reflective
exercises used throughout to allow readers to engage deeply with
the strategies and ideas Edited by experts in their fields and
based on evidence
Worried about your Mental Health placement? Will you fit in? Will
you have the right skills? What do you need to learn for practice
assessments? This book will help you with all these concerns. It
will tell you what to expect from the placement, what you can
learn, how to link theory and practice, and how to make the most of
your learning opportunities. Placement Learning in Mental Health
Nursing covers the following areas: A logical, step-by-step
approach to preparing for a mental health placement Helps make the
most of learning opportunities Explains how to develop mental
health competencies Narratives from other students describe what
the placement will really be like Honest discussion of the
challenges of a mental health placement to help avoid problems
Advice on possible approaches to situations that may arise Keeps
the aim of recovery as a central philosophy in line with
contemporary thinking in mental health services. Takes a logical,
step-by-step approach to preparing for learning on a mental health
placement Introduces the principles of care, support and treatment
of an individual with mental health problems, linking
university-learned theory to practice Uses narratives from other
students to describe what the placement will really be like
Highlights potential learning opportunities and experiences
available on a mental health placement Explains how to develop your
clinical portfolio by completing specific exercises and activities
Maps all activities and exercises to the NMC competencies Discusses
the possible challenges that may arise during a mental health
placement and advises on approaches to a range of situations Keeps
the aim of recovery as a central philosophy in line with
contemporary thinking in mental health care. Series features: A
unique guide to getting the most from clinical placements How to
prepare for your placement What you can expect to learn during a
placement Clear links to, and examples of, achieving NMC
competencies Guidance on what to use as evidence for your portfolio
Case studies that link theory with practice How to consolidate your
experience and learn from the placement Tips, activities, further
reading suggestions and useful websites. Worried about your next
placement? Will you 'fit in'? Will you have the right skills? What
do you need to learn to meet practice assessments? This series will
help you with all these concerns. It will tell you what to expect
from each placement, what you can learn, how to link theory and
practice, and how to make the most of your learning opportunities.
This is the only series specifically for student nurses undertaking
specific practice placements, and will give you all the information
you need in a user-friendly format. Each book in the series covers
a specific area of practice for a typical placement on a
pre-registration nursing course. Titles in this series: Surgical
nursing Medical nursing Cancer and palliative care nursing Mental
health nursing Community care nursing Older people nursing Each
book also covers: A unique guide to getting the most from clinical
placements What to expect before a placement What you can expect to
learn on placement How to consolidate your experience and learning
Clear links and examples with NMC proficiencies Guidance on what to
use as evidence for portfolios Short case studies to link theory
with practice Key points reminder boxes
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