1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911145893103321

Titolo

Handbook of sealant technology / / edited by K.L. Mittal, A. Pizzi

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boca Raton : , : CRC Press, , 2009

ISBN

0-429-19143-X

1-282-29401-6

9786612294013

1-4200-0863-3

9780429191435

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (556 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

MittalK. L. <1945->

PizziA <1946-> (Antonio)

Disciplina

620.1/99

620.199

Soggetti

Sealing compounds

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

section 1. General -- section 2. Testing and durability of sealants and sealed joints -- section 3. Various types of sealants and their applications.

Sommario/riassunto

Sealing is an age-old problem that dates back to our earliest attempts to create a more comfortable living environment. Prehistoric people used natural sealants such as earth, loam, grass, and reeds to protect the interior of their homes against the weather. Today's applications extend to a myriad of uses. The Handbook of Sealant Technology provides an in-depth examination of sealants, reviewing their historical developments and fundamentals, adhesion theories and properties, and today's wide range of applications.Featuring contributions from international aca



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911141625703321

Autore

Kilgallon Kate

Titolo

Mentorship in nursing and healthcare : a practical approach / / edited by Kate Kilgallon, Janet Thompson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Wiley, 2012

ISBN

1-280-58790-3

9786613617736

1-118-27608-6

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (282 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

KilgallonKate

ThompsonJanet

Disciplina

610.73071

610.73071/1

610.730711

Soggetti

Mentoring in nursing

Mentoring in medicine

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Mentoring in Nursing and Healthcare A Practical Approach; Contents; About the editors; List of contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1: Mentorship; Introduction; Mentoring and mentorship; Why do students need a mentor?; What should a mentor do?; Mentorship and coaching; Education support roles and functions; Summary; 2: The mentor-student relationship; Introduction; Policies for mentoring; Initiating the mentor-student relationship; Stages of the mentor-student relationship; Establishing a mentor-student relationship; Mentoring students through transitions

Reflective practiceKnowledge used in practice; The components of reflective practice; Frameworks for reflection; What is reflexivity?; Why bother with reflection?; Critical incidents; Legitimising reflection; Summary; 5: Learning styles and teaching theories; Introduction; Personality traits; Self-awareness; Learning styles; Learning theories; How can mentors underpin successful learning?; Communication in a healthcare setting; Approaches to learning; Summary; 6: The mentor as assessor; Introduction; Why assess?; The mentor as assessor; Learning



environment and audit; Educational audit

Coercion in mentoringTypes of assessment; Assessing competence; Reasonable adjustments; Failing a student: putting in the effort but feeling guilty; Summary; 7: Competence and capability: a framework for collaborative learning and working; Introduction; Competence and capability; Interprofessional education and practice; The Interprofessional Capability Framework; An analysis of the practice utility of interprofessional capability in the contextof child safeguarding or protection; Summary; 8: Mentoring - health improvement; Introduction; Health improvement; Health improvement policies

Partnership workingEmpowerment; Portraying or enactment of the health promoter role; Health inequalities; Ethical considerations; Education and practice gap; Summary; 9: Career development; Introduction; Pre-registration career pathways; Career entry routes; Generic frameworks and policies for career progression; Career planning or happy accident?; Diversity of roles; Using your mentoring skills to further your career; Where would you like to see your career in the future?; Summary; 10: Some final points; Introduction; Response to scenario 10.1; Response to scenario 10.2

Response to scenario 10.3

Sommario/riassunto

Mentoring in Nursing and Healthcare is a practical, interactive resource that promotes active participation and enhances a deeper level of understanding of mentorship. It explores what is meant by the process of mentoring, addresses what a mentor is, what the role entails, and gives practical help on teaching and assessing students in clinical practice. Written primarily for mentors, this book offers a range of theoretical and practical activities and resources that are enhanced by online learning resources. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of mentorship, including: <