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Supporting and supervising district nurse students through patchwork text writing
Gaynor M Mabbett1, Emrys R Jenkins, Andrea G Surridge
1Swansea, United Kingdom. G.Mabbett@swansea.ac.uk
Nurse Education in Practice
|June 15, 2010
Summary
Teachers
Area of Science:
- Community health nursing education
- Supervision and mentorship in healthcare
Background:
- Community nursing modules require practical skills.
- Teacher supervision experiences are crucial for effective training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore teachers' experiences with supervision in a community nursing module.
- To assess the effectiveness of a patchwork text assessment method.
Main Methods:
- Research and supervision practice experiences were reported by teachers.
- A patchwork text was used for assessment, integrating personal reflection and empirical evidence.
Main Results:
- Supervision focused on fostering connections and significance, with reflective diaries aiding personal and aesthetic appreciation.
- Challenges included balancing student creativity with quality standards and supervisors acting as reflective role models.
Conclusions:
- An extended epistemology aided supervisors in valuing diverse elements and balancing facilitation with direction.
- Effective community working skills require synthesis of creativity, evidence, and situational adaptability.
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