Mentoring in Nursing: A Dynamic and Collaborative Process

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Springer Publishing Company, Sep 5, 2012 - Medical - 212 pages

Transformative Learning Theory offers a uniquely inclusive methodology across all levels of nursing education for educators and students focused on common nursing arenas and situations. This is the only book to present practical, innovative strategies for novice and experienced nurse educators to apply Transformative Learning Theory in various curricula, courses, and learning situations. Geared for adult and returning students, the text addresses common learning issues from both learner and teacher perspectives, enabling educators and students to apply Transformative Learning to evaluate their own authentic transformation throughout their careers.

Key Features:

  • Offers a uniquely inclusive theory and methodology "Transformative Learning Theory" across degree levels for educators and students
  • Includes practical learning strategies and activities for a broad nursing curriculum
  • Addresses the needs of novice nurse educators with clinical, but limited pedagogical, expertise and experienced nurse educators seeking new frameworks and techniques
  • Provides direct application for classroom, online, or hybrid learning environments
  • Covers all aspects of simulation
  • Designed for graduate nursing education courses
 

Contents

Mentoring The Evolvement of a Network of Mentors Preceptors and Coaches
1
A Mentoring Culture for Nurses
27
Coaching Each Other to Empower
55
Strategies for Developing Mentorships in Nursing One Size Does Not Fit All
79
The Mentor Perspective on How Best to Encourage Others
109
The Mentee Perspective on How Best to Become Empowered
129
Need for Evaluation of Mentoring
143
Building a Mentoring Culture in Nursing Implications for the Future
163
Annotated Bibliography
179
Index
185
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About the author (2012)

Sheila Grossman, PhD, FNP-BC, APRN, FAAN Professor of Nursing and Coordinator of Family Nurse Practitioner Track Fairfield University School of Nursing Fairfield, Connecticut

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