title: A vision of mentorship in practice.
abstract: 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).
authors.affiliation: Wrightington Hospital, Wigan.
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: McNair
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Jeannette
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ellis
mesh_terms: 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