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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.

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Author:   Gemma Stacey (Associate Dean for Practice, School of Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University, UK) ,  Anne Felton (Lecturer in Mental Health and Social Care, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK) ,  Paul Bonham (Lecturer in Mental Health and Social Care, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy, University of Nottingham, Derby Education Centre, London Road Community Hospital, Derby, UK) ,  Karen Holland, BSc(Hons) MSc CertEd SRN (Founding Editor of Nurse Education in Practice, Senior lecturer (Honorary ), School of Health and Society, University of Salford, UK)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Bailliere Tindall
Weight:   0.220kg
ISBN:  

9780702043031

ISBN 10:   0702043036
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   04 September 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Section 1 Preparation for practice placement experience 1 Mental health services and nursing: development and practice 2 Introduction to the nature and impact of mental health problems 3 Principles of contemporary mental health practice 4 Mental health practice learning 5 The practicalities of mental health placements Section 2 Practice-based learning and placement learning opportunities 6 Broad skills for mental health nursing 7 Forming, maintaining and ending therapeutic relationships 8 Collaborative approach to nursing: assessment and care planning 9 Working with people to make choices about their treatment 10 Working with people who hear voices or express unusual beliefs 11 Working with people who are anxious or low in mood 12 Assessing and managing risk 13 Handling difficult situations 14 Demonstrating leadership in a mental health setting Section 3 Reflecting on practice learning 15 The service user experience 16 Turning challenges into opportunities in mental health placements Appendix 1: Common acronyms used in mental health settings Appendix 2: jargon buster

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Gemma Stacey is the Associate Dean for Practice in the School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University. In this role, Gemma provides strategic direction, oversight, and support for Knowledge Exchange (KE) activities within the School, ensuring alignment with the University's Enriching Society strategic objective. She fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in KE, while championing the Teaching and Practice pathway and promoting collaborations with external partners.

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