title: Coaching for competence.
abstract: The preceptors and leadership team on a busy acute care general medical unit collaborated on a temporary plan to provide clinical support for 38 nurses who had been hired during the year. A pilot role was created and designated "unit coach." Each coach questioned and prompted reflective practice in building confidence and critical thinking.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
authors.forename: Joyce L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: Debra K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Apenhorst
authors.forename: Lisa C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Carter
authors.forename: Eunice K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Mahlum
authors.forename: Janel V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Schneider
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009729:Nursing / Q000592:standards*