Supporting mentors in practice

Nurs Stand. 2007 Jun;21(39):44-7. doi: 10.7748/ns2007.06.21.39.44.c4567.

Abstract

This article describes one university's efforts to provide support for mentors in clinical practice by introducing learning community education advisers. It outlines the role of these advisers and its application in practice, particularly in regard to the issue of failing students.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Clinical Competence*
  • Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / organization & administration
  • Educational Measurement
  • England
  • Faculty, Nursing / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations
  • Mentors* / education
  • Mentors* / psychology
  • Nurse's Role* / psychology
  • Nursing Staff* / education
  • Nursing Staff* / organization & administration
  • Nursing Staff* / psychology
  • Preceptorship / organization & administration
  • Social Support*
  • Students, Nursing