Mentorship in Clinical Practice
The nursing profession is constantly evolving, with facilitation recognised as a key role within the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Code (2008) and Standards to support learning and assessment in practice (2008)(Appendix1). As a registered nurse, working in a Day Surgery Unit (DSU) in a non NHS island setting, this module was undertaken in order to fulfill these duties and obligations, whilst developing existing knowledge and skills as a mentor in practice.
The aim of this assignment is to explore and critically analyse experiences of mentoring learners in the clinical setting. It will cover the learning outcomes as described in Table 1.
|Table 1. Learning Outcomes |
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|1. Key issues for preparation of the effective learning environment. |
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|2. Relationships and their impact on successful learning. |
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|3. Challenges experienced when facilitating learning in practice. |
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|4. The mentor’s role and accountability within the assessment process. |
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|5. Evaluation and feedback processes and strategies that develop
The aim of this assignment is to explore and critically analyse experiences of mentoring learners in the clinical setting. It will cover the learning outcomes as described in Table 1.
|Table 1. Learning Outcomes |
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|1. Key issues for preparation of the effective learning environment. |
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|2. Relationships and their impact on successful learning. |
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|3. Challenges experienced when facilitating learning in practice. |
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|4. The mentor’s role and accountability within the assessment process. |
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|5. Evaluation and feedback processes and strategies that develop