Hands-On Guide to Midwifery Placements

Klappentext The perfect companion for student midwives in clinical settings! packed full of useful and practical information to help guide and enable you to get the best out of your midwifery placements. This compact! portable text includes what to expect on each type of placement - whether it be working in a low or high risk environment - from how to prepare for practice! what you can anticipate whilst you're there! the key essential skills to acquire! what pitfalls and problems to be aware of! and how to deal with them if they do arise. Each chapter contains 'Top Tips' from current or recently qualified midwifery students! as well as real life student experiences and suggestions for further readings. Zusammenfassung The perfect companion for student midwives in clinical settings, packed full of useful and practical information to help guide and enable you to get the best out of your midwifery placements. Inhaltsverzeichnis 76591612

List of contents

Contributors ixForeword xiPreface xiiiAbout the Editors xvAcknowledgements xviiList of Abbreviations xix1 Introduction to midwifery and the profession 1Susan WayIntroduction 1Philosophy of care 1What is the practice of midwifery? 1Introduction to philosophy 1Two opposing philosophies 2Women's views of maternity care 6Top ten tips for what women want from their midwives/student midwives 7Watch your language 8What is a midwife? 11The nursing and midwifery council (NMC) 11The NMC and midwifery education 15The NMC and practice requirements 18The NMC and assessment of practice 19Raising concerns 21Guidance on using social media and social networking as a student 22Conclusion 26References 29Further resources 312 Preparation for practice 32Henrietta OtleyIntroduction 32The theory-practice gap 32Work-life balance 33Shift work 34Night shifts 35Time management 37Working with mentors 38Multiprofessional/interprofessional working 39Jargon and abbreviations 40Practicalities 41Support for you in placement 42Having a specific learning difference and how this may impact you in the workplace 42Other disabilities 44Other sources of support 45Conclusion 45References 49Further resources 493 Assessment of practice 50Margaret FisherIntroduction 50Purpose 51Process 53Practice placements 53Sign-off mentor 54Ongoing achievement record (OAR) 58Assessment document 59Grading of practice 61Practice progress review meetings (tripartites/triads) 64Positives 67Pitfalls 68Preparation 69Fitness to practise 71Conclusion 74References 75Further resources 764 Low-risk midwifery placements 77Jo CogginsIntroduction 77People you may meet 77Developing skills 80Before birth 81Pre-conception clinics 81Booking Clinics 82Antenatal clinics 83Advising women over the telephone 85Antenatal classes 85During birth 86Birthing centres 86Homebirth 91Care of women who are at low risk in high-risk areas 93After birth 93Dos and don'ts for community working 95Uniforms 96Being with families in their homes 96Conclusion 101References 102Useful reading 102Further resources 1025 High-risk midwifery placements 103Margaret FisherIntroduction 103Learning opportunities available 104Learning through observation and feedback 105Learning from the interprofessional team 106Learning about evidencebased practice 108Learning about technology and interventions 110Learning about more complex interpersonal and communication skills 112Learning about decisionmaking and leadership 113Types of high-risk placements 114Antenatal clinic 115Antenatal ward 116Day assessment unit 117Labour ward or central delivery suite 117Postnatal ward 122How to prepare 123When you have a planned placement 124When the unexpected happens 124Dealing with the fallout 125Conclusion 126References 130Further resources 1316 Caseloading 132Stella RawnsonIntroduction 132Back to the beginning 132What is student midwife caseloading practice? 133Organisation of learning experience 133Advantages of caseloading practice 134Students' views and experiences 135A sense of feeling valued 136Working more independently 136Belief in self as practitioner 136Organisational and leadership skills 136Reflecting on personal priorities for care 137Practicalities of planning and providing care (living the reality) 141Building a personal caseload 141Communication pathways 143Role and responsibilities 145Maintaining professional relationships 145Safe and effective practitioner 146Record keeping 146Women's views and experiences 147Wanting to contribute to student learning 147Valuing continuity of carer 148Enhanced care 148Conclusion 148References 1507 Wider experiences 151Margaret FisherIntroduction 151Learning opportunities 153Interprofessionalteamworking 153Communication and interpersonal skills 154Clinical skills 154Learning about conditions 157Specific learning 158Other useful experiences 165Mental health 165Other departments 166How to prepare 167Conclusion 169References 172Further resources 1738 Student electives 174Luisa Cescutti-ButlerIntroduction 174What is an elective placement? 174How long are elective placements? 175Reasons for undertaking an elective 175What could you do in this period? 176'Staycation' - remain in your clinical location 176'Staycation with a twist' - remain within the Trusts where your University places midwifery students 178UK based but outside the locality of your University placements 180Overseas elective 181Planning your expenses 187Where can I get funding for an elective placement? 187What sort of questions might you see on an application for funding form? 188Budget planner 189Erasmus Programme 189Other ideas/opportunitiesduring your elective 192What next following your elective? 193Conclusion 194References 196Further resources 1969 What next? 197Faye DorisIntroduction 197Preparing for interviews 197Are you staying in the same unit? 198Are you moving away? 198Curriculum vitae 199Format of CV 200Pitfalls with CVs 200Presentation of your CV 200Personal statement 202Covering letter 202The actual interview 202Things to do 202Presentations 203Tests as part of the selection process 203Post-interview 204Being professional 204The Royal College of Midwives and UNISON 205Supervisors of midwives 206The Midwives in Teaching Project: what did this tell us? 206Career opportunities 208Clinical 209Education 209Research 209Management 209'Rabbits in headlights' 210References 213Further resources 213Index 215

Product details

• Authors: Luis Cescutti-Butler, Luisa Cescutti-Butler, Luisa Fisher Cescutti-Butler, Margaret Fisher
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2015
• EAN: 9781118712511
• ISBN: 978-1-118-71251-1
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Hands on Guides; Hands-on Guides
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Nursing