Mentor's Role As A Mentor Essay

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate understanding of the application of theoretical concepts in the development of the role of as a mentor. This will be conducted by reflecting upon completing the facilitation and assessment of a nursing student in practice. Firstly knowledge and understanding of the key issues for preparation of an effective learning environment will be critically reviewed, followed by a critical appraisal of how working relationships are formed and maintained, and their impact on successful learning. The challenges faced when facilitating learning in practice will be insightfully reflected upon, and a critical analysis of the mentors role and accountability within the assessment process in practice will be offered. Finally, an understanding of a range of evaluation and feedback processes and strategies that develop student learning in practice will be demonstrated.

Clinical experience plays a vital role in the development of nursing students learning, and provides the opportunity for students to practice the theory they have learned (Ali and Panther 2008). The Code (NMC 2008) highlights the importance the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) place on mentors for supporting students in meeting continuing professional development needs within the clinical
A reflection on some of the challenges faced when facilitating learning in practice and an analysis of the mentor’s role and accountability was provided, along with demonstrating an understanding of strategies and feedback processes that enhance student learning in a practice environment. Having completed the facilitation and assessment of a nursing student in practice it is hoped an understanding of the application of theoretical concepts in the development of the role of the mentor has been