title: Mentorship--is it a case of the emperors new clothes or a rose by any other name?
abstract: The author examines and discusses the concept of mentorship. Consideration is given to the development of mentorship in the United States of America, and to the relevance for adoption in this country. Concern is registered at the absence of a clear definition of the term; its inclusion in course approval criteria and the impact of this is considered. In view of changes in Nurse Education the author questions whether preceptorship might be a more appropriate concept to develop.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Morle
mesh_terms: D004506:Education, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008611:Mentors; D009732:Nursing Care; D010379:Peer Group; D012944:Social Support; D006113:United Kingdom; D014481:United States