Supporting mentors in practice.
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.
Sharples
Kathryn
K
Thames Valley University, London. kathryn.sharples@tvu.ac.uk
Kelly
Dawn
D
Elcock
Karen
K
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration; D004521:Educational Measurement; D004739:England; D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008611:Mentors / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000458:organization & administration; D012944:Social Support; D013338:Students, Nursing