Abstract
"This text addresses the inter-professional and policy context for mentorship, examines the nature of effective learning environments and provides mentors with the necessary tools to assist students in their development within a practice setting. It explores the use of reflective practice, virtual learning and other core resources to enhance and support learning in practice and examines assessment of practice, making correct judgements about student competence and the development of competence in newly qualified practitioners." "Enabling Learning in Nursing and Midwifery Practice: A Guide for Mentors is an important resource text for practitioners seeking to update their skills and understanding."--BOOK JACKET.

Contents
Contemporary issues in mentoring practice / Margaret Andrews -- A good placement experience : the student's perspective of their needs in the practice setting / Sue West -- The reflective mentor : facilitating learning in the practice setting / Melanie Jasper -- Helping people learn / Stevie Penfold -- Developing effective learning relationships in practice / Sheila Daykin -- Learning styles in practice / Tim Clark -- Using interpersonal skills in mentoring / Sue Riddell -- The learning environment / Gill Beer, Andrew Southgate -- The development of competence in newly qualified practitioners / Tim Clark -- Assessment of practice : principles, process and responsibilities / Sue West -- Use of the Internet to support learning in practice / Susan Westerman, Emily Hurt -- Challenges in the interprofessional agenda / Judith Parsons -- Working as a professional : standards for professional practice / Melanie Jasper.