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Changemaker: preparing student midwives for employability, qualification and beyond

Power, A., Dakri, T. and Irwin, W. (2018) Changemaker: preparing student midwives for employability, qualification and beyond. British Journal of Midwifery. 26(4) 0969-4900.

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Abstract:
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) estimates a short fall of 3,500 full-time midwives in England (RCM, 2016) and with a third of practising midwives being over 50 it is evident that recruitment and retention are key to the ongoing success of maternity services in delivering high quality care to women with ever more complex medical, social and obstetric backgrounds. The role of Higher Education Institutions (HEI) is not only to ensure student midwives meet the requirements of the EU Directive 2005/36/EC and achieve the NMC Standards (NMC, 2009), it is also to support them to prepare for job applications; navigate the recruitment process and be fully cognisant of their legal, ethical and professional responsibilities upon qualification. This article will discuss an e-module which adopted an innovative approach to learning, teaching and assessment in relation to student midwives' employability, social awareness and preparedness for professional practice.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Employability, recruitment, Changemaker, pre-registration midwifery education, social responsibility
Creators:
Power, A., Dakri, T. and Irwin, W.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Midwifery
Date:
2 April 2018
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
British Journal of Midwifery
Volume:
26
Number:
4
Language:
English
DOI:
10.12968/bjom.2018.26.4.264
ISSN:
0969-4900
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
No
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