Assessment, Supervision, and Support in Clinical Practice

From The Critics

Reviewer: Bonnie L. Saucier, PhD, RN(Indiana State University)
Description: This is a "how to do it" book with solid theoretical bases and considerable research behind clinical learning and assessment strategies. It provides workable strategies to help busy practitioners supervise, support, and assess learners.
Purpose: This book explores four broad categories of the purpose of assessment in nursing and midwifery education. It also addresses the nature of assessment of clinical practice in healthcare professions. The objectives are worthy and this book is needed for all nurses and healthcare professionals who supervise students in clinical areas. The objectives of the book are met.
Audience: Nurses, midwives, and healthcare professionals who supervise and assess in clinical settings are the audience. Although written primarily for those practicing in the United Kingdom with an emphasis on nurses and midwives, this book can be beneficial to all healthcare professionals who have the responsibilities of assessing and supervising in any clinical setting.
Features: The book explores four broad categories for assessment purposes. Chapter 1 reviews why we assess and addresses conflicting values of this purpose. It also looks at the impact procedures have on learners along with the complex nature of clinical practice and assessment. Chapter 2 considers professional responsibilities and accountability indicated for mentors and assessors. Other chapters look at key functions, making assessment decisions, and models for learning from experiences. References are extensive and illustrations are amusing and informative. There are self-directed activities throughout the book. Information in the appendixes is geared more toward the U.K.
Assessment: This book depicts the multifaceted roles of the practitioner who is also a clinical mentor, assessor, and/or a preceptor. It is useful for all nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals who assess and supervise in their clinical settings.

From the Publisher

"It is at the same time both intellectually rigorous yet down to earth, and is a usable workbook in the practical management of the student experience. This book is therefore, essential reading for all clinical educators." Professor Peter Bradshaw, Journal of Advanced Nursing, Vol 41 Issue 6, March 2003

4 Stars! from Doody