Background: previous studies have revealed that newly hired nurses experience stress and anxiety when entering a new clinical setting. Failure to support and prepare these nurses may affect their ability to deliver the required level of nursing care. Preceptorship is a time limi…
This study investigates the role of mentoring and social capital in managing gender diversity at the senior management levels of the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland. Although the NHS employs a large number of females, they are not fairly represented at the senior manag…
Based on proven practical methodologies, this highly practical book will show you how to develop, nurture and guide the talents and skills of other people.
Background: Studies have demonstrated that new graduate nurses' (NGNs) transition experience is complex and often negative leading to dissatisfaction with nursing and increased attrition. Many existing studies of NGNs' transition experience are small, qualitative, concerned with…
Youth mentoring is often used to engage increasing numbers of disaffected and marginalised young people. As such, this research explores the extent to which key workers, across a range professional settings, adopt and integrate mentoring practices into their primary role. The re…
In Ireland, formal mentoring as a mechanism for supporting student learning in the Teaching Practice (TP) phase of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) is at a developmental stage. The Irish Government appears to support mentoring initiatives in ITE, however, there is little evidence…
Information about successful National Science Foundation-sponsoredChemistry Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs.
Information about successful National Science Foundation-sponsored Chemistry Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs.
Auf der Grundlage der Vorgaben des Deutschen Bildungsrates für Pflegeberufe bietet das Buch theoretische Grundlagen und konkrete Handlungsanleitungen für Praxisanleiter. Das jandlungsorientierte Fachbuch gibt pädagogisch fundierte Informationen, Arbeitsanleitungen und praktische…
Dr. Bob Bates worked in the Civil Service for many years as a senior manager before becoming a Senior Lecturer at Birmingham City University in 1997. Throughout his career he has worked extensively with SMEs specialising in staff and management development.
"Leaders and Managers want quick answers, quick ways to reach solutions, ways and means to access knowledge that won't eat into their precious time and quick ideas that deliver a big result. The book cuts through all the noise and gives managers access to the very best coaching …