title: OC23 - Expert mentoring: a path to leadership.
abstract: Theme: Nursing education, management and leadership.
authors.affiliation: University of Nottingham School of Health Sciences, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.affiliation: University of Nottingham School of Health Sciences, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Paula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dawson
authors.affiliation: University of Nottingham School of Health Sciences, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Holliday
keywords: Contemporary nursing challenge; expert mentor; leadership; problem-solving; teamwork.