Kath Sharples is a Senior Lecturer in Adult nursing and Kingston University. As an experienced Registered Nurse and Registered Nurse Teacher, Kath has a comprehensive understanding of the current challenges and developments within nurse education. Her main area of pedagogic interest and research activity is related to self-regulated learning in practice. Kath’s expertise is in developing and delivering innovative approaches to nurse education, with a special interest in developing the self-regulatory skills of student nurses undertaking their practice experiences.

• IntroductionWhat Is Practice Learning?How Do I Learn?Preparing for PracticeWorking with My MentorPlanning My Practice ExperienceIndependent Learning in PracticeUsing Feedback to LearnSucceeding in Practice

′This book, part of the Transforming Nursing Practice series, is a revelation. I enjoyed it an would recommend it to every nursing student and those returning to practice. I just wish this book had been around when I began my return to practice′ - Nursing Standard "Smacks of authenticity - it′s clearly written by someone with first hand knowledge of placement learning. I liked this book very much indeed′ - Lecturer, NWE