title: Supporting students in practice: leadership.
abstract: This article, the tenth in a series of 11, discusses the importance of effective leadership in nursing and how it can enhance the provision of high quality care. Recent findings regarding suboptimal care practices in nursing have demonstrated the need for effective leadership in healthcare settings. Mentors and practice teachers are required to demonstrate leadership as part of their nursing role and their role in facilitating student learning. In addition, mentors and practice teachers are responsible for developing effective leadership skills in students, who will be expected to demonstrate these skills when they become registered nurses or midwives. Guidance for mentors and practice teachers is provided in relation to the eighth domain and outcomes of the Standards to Support Learning and Assessment in Practice on leadership.
authors.affiliation: Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Prestwich, England.
authors.forename: Debbie
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Barry
authors.affiliation: School of Health and Human Sciences, University of Bolton, Bolton, England.
authors.forename: Trish
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Houghton
authors.affiliation: University of Salford, Salford, England.
authors.forename: Tyler
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Warburton
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008611:Mentors; D024802:Nurse's Role; D013192:Staff Development; D013338:Students, Nursing
keywords: leadership; mentors; mentorship; models of leadership; portfolio; practice teachers; professional development; students