\u003cp\u003eWorried about your Mental Health placement? Will you fit in? Will you have the right skills? What do you need to learn for practice assessments?\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlacement Learning in Mental Health Nursing\u003c/i\u003e covers the following areas: \u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eA logical, step-by-step approach to preparing for a mental health placement\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps make the most of learning opportunities \u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how to develop mental health competencies \u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eNarratives from other students describe what the placement will really be like\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eHonest discussion of the challenges of a mental health placement to help avoid problems\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on possible approaches to situations that may arise \u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeeps the aim of recovery as a central philosophy in line with contemporary thinking in mental health services.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTakes a logical, step-by-step approach to preparing for learning on a mental health placement\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces the principles of care, support and treatment of an individual with mental health problems, linking university-learned theory to practice \u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses narratives from other students to describe what the placement will really be like\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights potential learning opportunities and experiences available on a mental health placement\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how to develop your clinical portfolio by completing specific exercises and activities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaps all activities and exercises to the NMC competencies\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the possible challenges that may arise during a mental health placement and advises on approaches to a range of situations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeeps the aim of recovery as a central philosophy in line with contemporary thinking in mental health care.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeries features:\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003c/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eA unique guide to getting the most from clinical placements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to prepare for your placement \u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat you can expect to learn during a placement \u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear links to, and examples of, achieving NMC competencies\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance on what to use as evidence for your portfolio\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies that link theory with practice \u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to consolidate your experience and learn from the placement \u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips, activities, further reading suggestions and useful websites.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e
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