Contributors xvii
Preface xxiv
Acknowledgments xxviii
1 Your course your programme of study 1
2 The Nursing and Midwifery Council standards 24
3 Learning to learn 52
4 Equality and diversity needs 72
5 Learning in practice 94
6 Getting ready for practice 119
7 Getting the most out of the practice experience 140
8 Standards for student supervision and assessment 160
9 The practice assessment document 183
10 Receiving feedback and feedforward 214
11 The student as a teacher 238
12 Lifelong learning 269
Index 299