title: Mentoring: the magic partnership.
abstract: The author explores the history and definition of mentoring. Mentors may be persons of rank, achievement and prestige, or they may be a knowledgeable colleague or teacher. They serve as a catalyst to transform as they instruct, counsel, guide and facilitate the development of others.
authors.affiliation: International Federation of Perioperative Nurses.
authors.forename: Sheila L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008611:Mentors; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*