title: Supporting mentors in practice.
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.
authors.affiliation: Thames Valley University, London. kathryn.sharples@tvu.ac.uk
authors.forename: Kathryn
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sharples
authors.forename: Dawn
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Elcock
mesh_terms: 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