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Developing skills, teaching others and building good foundations.
1Critical Care Staff Nurse, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|July 26, 2023
Summary
Newly qualified nurses face challenges mentoring students. This article explores the difficulties encountered by a critical care nurse in this role.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Mentorship
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Newly qualified nurses transition into practice after initial training.
- Mentorship is a crucial component of professional development for nursing students.
- Critical care settings present unique challenges for both mentors and mentees.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the challenges faced by a newly qualified nurse when mentoring a student.
- To provide insights into the practical difficulties of early-career nurse mentorship.
- To highlight areas for support and training for novice mentors in critical care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative reflection on personal experience.
- Descriptive narrative of mentoring challenges.
- Case study approach focusing on a specific mentoring relationship.
Main Results:
- Mentoring requires skills beyond clinical competence, including communication and feedback.
- Newly qualified nurses may lack confidence and experience in a mentoring role.
- Balancing personal learning needs with the mentee's development is demanding.
Conclusions:
- Support systems are needed for newly qualified nurses undertaking mentorship roles.
- Further training in mentorship skills should be incorporated into early career development programs.
- Effective mentorship is vital for cultivating competent and confident future nurses.
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