Kath Sharples

The reflective mentor Tony Ghaye and Sue Lillyman The reflective mentor Quay Books 89pp £24.99 9781 856 420525 1856420523

Tony Ghaye and Sue Lillyman offer a fresh and readable approach to a subject that will be familiar to nurses who mentor pre-registration students. Although aimed at mentors from a range of allied health professions, nurses will be able to gain insight throughout this book into the sometimes challenging mentoring role.

Arrive ready to learn: Brush up on the basics before entering a clinical setting, advise Kath Sharples and Rachel John

Just over half of all student training hours are spent in clinical practice. It is important to invest time and effort in preparing for this large chunk of your education.

Student life - Shifting priorities

There is nothing like shift work for ruining your social life. Fact. All those sadly declined party invites, all those weekend breaks that never seem to happen.