The Clinical Rotation Handbook The Practicum Guide for Nurses

by Marlene Reimer, Ph.D, MN, BN.; Barbara Thomlison, PhD, Adv. Dip SE., MSW, BSW, BA; Cathryn Bradshaw

• ISBN13: 9780766805408
• ISBN10: 0766805409
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-12-18
• Publisher: Delmar Publishers Inc

Summary

This active learning guide is written as a "toolbox" or "handbook" to learning in the clinical rotation. It presents a series of exercises and journaling experiences within an active and inquiring learning model. Self-directed, collaborative learning built upon reader's diverse strengths, abilities, and experience is the focus of this approach. Through this active learning process users become more independent and gain confidence in their ability to think, ask, and reflect about, as well as plan, analyze, and apply experiences. As an active learning guide, this book has three primary goals: to emphasize the need to integrate theoretical learning with the skills acquired in the clinical setting, to encourage individuals to fully participate in the process, and to provide a practical guide to the triumphs and pitfalls along the way.

Table of Contents

FOREWORD

PREFACE FOR STUDENTS

PREFACE FOR INSTRUCTORS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

PART ONE: PREPARATION TOOLS: The Context Of Learning To Be A Nurse

Ethics And Dilemmas

PART TWO: TOOLS FOR LEARNING: The Tool Box

The Tools

PART THREE: PERFORMANCE MATTERS: Learning In A Supervised Context

Logging Life's Ups And Downs

PART FOUR: TRANSITION TOOLS: Learning As A Journey

APPENDIXES: Appendix A: International Council Of Nurses - Code Of Ethics

Appendix B: American Nurses Association - Code Of Ethics

Appendix C: Canadian Nurses Association - Code Of Ethics

Appendix D: Learning Plan

Appendix E: Sample Evaluation Form