A framework for mentor support in community-based placements.
This article explores the development and provision of a framework for supporting mentors working in community settings. A working group was set up to explore the provision of mentor support in community placements in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, which was restructured to meet the demands of Nursing and Midwifery Council standards and to demonstrate a commitment to supporting mentors. This was done by providing regular mentoring update sessions, a regular newsletter, visiting lecturer contact and practice-held mentor resource packs. Evaluation of the update sessions was generally positive; the main criticism was the lack of pre-course information, which has since been addressed.
McVeigh
Helen
H
De Montfort University, Leicester. HMcVeigh@dmu.ac.uk
Ford
Karen
K
O'Donnell
Alison
A
Rushby
Clive
C
Squance
Jenny
J
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D008611:Mentors / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D017145:Models, Educational; D016294:Models, Nursing; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012944:Social Support