'A must have for all aspiring and current student midwives and Newly Qualified Midwives.' – Carinna Griffiths, lecturer in Midwifery
Written in a friendly and uplifting tone, Becoming a Midwife provides students and newly-qualified midwives with the tools and support they need to thrive on their course, on placement and in the early stages of their careers.
The first part of the book focuses on core academic skills, including chapters on time management, writing essays and reflections, delivering presentations and preparing for exams. The book then establishes the fundamentals of clinical practice, and presents tried-and-tested strategies for developing clinical skills alongside guidance on managing workplace relationships and challenges. The final chapters help students make the transition to newly-qualified, with guidance on job applications, advocacy and career options.
Acknowledging that midwifery can be a challenging and emotionally-demanding profession, this book has a strong focus on self-care and seeking support, as well as managing stress, avoiding burnout and juggling work, study and life. Chapters are enriched with insights from students and practising midwives, practical tips, worksheets to promote reflective practice and suggestions for further reading.
Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at midwifediaries.com, including videos, blogs and interviews with practising midwives.
Author(s): Ellie Durant
Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 211
City: London
Cover
Contents
Introduction
1 Time Management
Introduction
Time management tips from students and midwives
80/20 – How to prioritize as a student midwife
My to-do list method
Big picture time management tools
Help with concentration
Jess’ to-do list
To conclude
2 Essays
Introduction
Why essays exist
An overview
Your process
Assess the question
Finding and reading material
Choose points
Critique material
Structure outline
Write
To conclude
3 Exams
Introduction
How we learn
What to learn
Before you use a revision technique
Active learning revision techniques
Strategies for specific types of exam
To conclude
4 Presentations
Introduction
Getting started
Group presentations
Delivery and nervousness
Other types of presentation
To conclude
5 Reflections
Introduction
Forms of reflective cycle
Why we resist reflections
Example reflective assignment [1]
Example of a reflective assignment [2]
To conclude
6 Engaging with Research
Introduction
Research guides
Getting started
How research is presentedHow research is presented
Types of research
Quantitative research
Qualitative research
Study types that can be both quantitative and qualitative
Components of research
Influences on research
Tables, graphs and charts
Statistics
Overall
To conclude
7 Your First Midwifery Placements
Introduction
Uniform/work clothes
A list of items for placement
Initial placements
Rapid learning
Further information on midwifery skills
Further placements
To conclude
8 Developing Your Clinical Skills
Introduction
Documentation
Your handover sheet
An underestimated skill: anticipating what could happen next
Other important clinical skills
The skills you should have by the end of your training
9 Advocacy, Activism and other Workplace Challenges
Introduction
Our history and where our challenges come from
Modern midwifery and why it’s hard to make headway
Advocacy
Activism
Bullying in midwifery
Whistle-blowing
Failure
Grief
Mental well-being
To conclude
10 Job Applications and Interviews
Introduction
Written application skills
Examples of written applications
Writing an application using a CV and cover letter
Interviews
To conclude
11 Being a Newly Qualified Midwife
Introduction
Your first shifts as a qualified midwife
Time management and prioritization
Preceptorship sign-off books and other requirements
Your A–Z book
Delegating
Constructive criticism
Reporting poor care
Breaks and holidays
Celebrating and the emotions that come with the transition to newly qualified
To conclude
Conclusion
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
