Preparation for mentorship

This piece of work is part of the assessment strategy for the module preparation for mentorship, I will attempt to critically discuss and analysis the support I have put into place in relation to learning outcomes 2-5 whilst supporting a learner in practice. I will continue by examining strategies and decisions, identifying my own and students learning needs and styles, also examining theories surrounding learning and mentorship. Furthermore my roles and responsibilities as a mentor will be analyzed leading to an evaluation of how in future I could improve my own proficiency. Throughout this assignment I will be writing in first person as I will be reflecting on my personal teaching and learning experience with a student. Moon (2004) suggests that writing in first person provides more focus on oneself; therefore aiding the reflective process, Webb (1993) also argued that reflection is a personal activity and if it were written in third person would lose some of its richness. Reflection is valuable for nurses as it gives the means whereby they can track back systematically through various issues to arrive at new insights and the potential for improvement and change (Quinn 2000). Nevertheless Hand (2006a) opposed this opinion and argued reflection is a difficult skill and requires much practice, it can make each individual over think every action thus leading to self doubt and indecision (Price 2006). The Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct (NMC 2008) identifies the need for maintaining confidentiality hence I will change my students name to Liz in order to uphold anonymity.
Learning Outcome 2
I am currently a community staff nurse working within North Manchester; we have an extremely varied and busy caseload which can make daily visits challenging at times, nonetheless it is an exceptional placement area as it provides diverse learning opportunities for student nurses. I am enthusiastic and enjoy my job, the team I work within embrace and make all students feel