A vision of mentorship in practice.
This article explores the emotional and reflective journey of registered nurse Wendy McNair in her role as a mentor. This personal account illuminates her awareness of what makes a good mentor and how the role influences the student's perioperative experience. The information shared in this article has been extracted from her reflective portfolio created during a recent mentorship course at Edge Hill University (Manchester).
McNair
Wendy
W
Wrightington Hospital, Wigan.
Smith
Brian
B
Ellis
Jeannette
J
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008611:Mentors / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000193:education*; D011231:Preceptorship; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D013850:Thinking