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Implementation of 'sign-off' mentorship: different perspectives
Mandy Barker1, Lewis Blacow, Stella Cosgrove
1Lancashire Teaching Hosital NHS Trust.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|November 10, 2011
Summary
The mandatory sign-off mentor (SOM) role ensures student nurses meet requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This article details the implementation and management of this crucial process in an NHS foundation Trust.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Mentorship
- Healthcare Professional Regulation
Background:
- * Implementation of a mandatory sign-off mentor (SOM) requirement for student nurses from September 2007.
- * The SOM role became mandatory for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in September 2010.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To describe the implementation and management of the SOM process within an acute NHS foundation Trust.
- * To provide insights from practice education facilitators, an SOM, and a student nurse.
Main Methods:
- * Descriptive account of the process implementation.
- * Inclusion of perspectives from key stakeholders involved in the SOM process.
Main Results:
- * Successful integration of the SOM role into the final clinical placement for student nurses.
- * Demonstrated a structured approach to managing the SOM process within a clinical setting.
Conclusions:
- * Effective implementation of the SOM process is vital for ensuring student nurses meet registration standards.
- * Collaborative efforts among educators, mentors, and students are key to successful clinical assessment and nurse registration.
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