This paper is based on the results of two studies carried out by the writer, over a period of 6
years (1991–1996), aimed to establish what happens in nursing practice in relation to …

Students' practice experience is one of the most important aspects of their preparation for
registration. There is currently considerable emphasis on improving this practice experience …

This paper is the second of two which together report on a 2‐year research project (Davies
et al 1994) investigating the implementation and impact of introducing mentors in the …

There is growing emphasis on developing sounder processes for ensuring that nursing and
midwifery students are appropriately supported and assessed in practice settings, so that …

This practical book offers constructive guidance to nurses involved in nurse education and
learning especially those in a mentoring role. It explains the reasons for change in nurse …

The aim of this study was to elicit student nurses' perceptions of the impact of mentorship on
clinical learning. A qualitative descriptive research design was used in the study. A …

This is the second part of a study, carried out over four years, which examined what happens
in nursing practice in relation to assessing the clinical competence of nursing students …

Whilst the concept of mentorship is not without its critics it is generally regarded as a valid
way of supporting student nurses. There is much academic literature concerning mentorship …

Much has been written about the use of portfolios and mentoring in the clinical assessment
of nursing students in the United Kingdom. Research reports have focused on difficulties in …

The following is an account of a small pilot study conducted over a 3-month period which
ascertained the views of staff nurses and students about the mentoring process. In particular …