The Hands-On Guide to Midwifery Placements.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (301 pages)
- New York Academy of Sciences Series .
- New York Academy of Sciences Series .
Intro -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- About the Editors -- Acknowledgements -- List of Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Midwifery and the Profession -- Introduction -- Philosophy of Care -- Women's Views of Maternity Care -- What is a Midwife? -- The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) -- The NMC and Midwifery Education -- The NMC and Practice Requirements -- The NMC and Assessment of Practice -- Raising Concerns -- Guidance on Using Social Media and Social Networking as a Student -- Conclusion -- References -- Further Resources -- Chapter 2: Preparation for Practice -- Introduction -- Support for You in Placement -- Conclusion -- References -- Further Resources -- Chapter 3: Assessment of Practice -- Introduction -- Purpose -- Process -- Positives -- Pitfalls -- Preparation -- Fitness to Practise -- Conclusion -- References -- Further Resources -- Chapter 4: Low-Risk Midwifery Placements -- Introduction -- Dos and Don'ts for Community Working -- Conclusion -- References -- Useful Reading -- Further Resources -- Chapter 5: High-Risk Midwifery Placements -- Introduction -- Learning Opportunities Available -- Types of High-Risk Placements -- How to Prepare -- Dealing with the Fallout -- Conclusion -- References -- Further Resources -- Chapter 6: Caseloading -- Introduction -- Back to the Beginning -- Students' Views and Experiences -- Reflecting on Personal Priorities for Care -- Role and Responsibilities -- Women's Views and Experiences -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7: Wider Experiences -- Introduction -- Learning Opportunities -- Specific Learning -- Other Useful Experiences -- How to Prepare -- Conclusion -- References -- Further Resources -- Chapter 8: Student Electives -- Introduction -- What is an Elective Placement? -- What Could You do in This Period?. Planning Your Expenses -- What Next Following Your Elective? -- Conclusion -- References -- Further Resources -- Chapter 9: What Next? -- Introduction -- Preparing for Interviews -- Curriculum Vitae -- The Actual Interview -- Being Professional -- Career Opportunities -- 'Rabbits in Headlights' -- References -- Further Resources -- Index -- End User License Agreement.