Mentorship: Is it for YOU or NOT?

Mentorship: Is it for YOU or NOT?Bryan Mae Degorio2/21/2014Apollo Bramwell Nursing School, Ltd.1

Content:Formal vs informal mentoring vs preceptorshipMentorship- what it is and what it is not..Goals and responsibilities of mentorsEXPECTATION of the mentor/ the menteeAccountability and EthicsIs mentoring for YOU?2/21/2014Apollo Bramwell Nursing School, Ltd.2Mentorship is the fundamental form of human development where on person invest time, energy, and personal know-how assisting the growth and ability of the other person

Who helped you uncover that you have the ability to become a nurse?

2. Who provided you the quote that has great meaning to you?

3. Who provided you an experience that you will never forget?2/21/2014Apollo Bramwell Nursing School, Ltd.3QUESTIONS to REFLECTRecall for 5 minutes then share..Exercise # 1 SWOT Analysis2/21/2014Apollo Bramwell Nursing School, Ltd.4StrengthsWeaknessOpportunitiesThreatIs mentorship for you?

2/21/2014Apollo Bramwell Nursing School, Ltd.5Mentor vs PreceptorMentoring can be describe in 8 words: Lead, follow and get out of the way. (Peddy, 2001)

LeadFollowGet out of the way2/21/2014Apollo Bramwell Nursing School, Ltd.6

MENTOR VS PRECEPTOR Occurs overtime Has time limitNo termination dateTermination dateSought out by Assigned mentee Teaches networkingFormalized OrientationShares personal ExperienceAssisting in fine tuning skillsExperiences are personalOffers SuggestionsMentoring relationship may involve personal, academic, or work-related focusWork-related focusResponsibilities of Mentor (NMC, 2006)Assessing student skills, attitude and behavior

Provide evidence of student learning

Liaising with others about student performance2/21/2014Apollo Bramwell Nursing School, Ltd.7Organize and coordinate student learning activities in practice

Supervising student in learning situations

Setting and monitoring objectivesContinuation:Identifying concerns

Agreeing action about concern2/21/2014Apollo Bramwell Nursing School, Ltd.8

What a poor mentor is?AvoidersDumpersBlockersDestroyers/Criticisers

2/21/2014Apollo Bramwell Nursing School, Ltd.9What is a good mentee?Communicates clearlyWelcomes mentors inputAccept constructive feedbackPractice openness and sincerityAlert with mentors non-verbal communicationTake initiative in maintaining the relationship with mentorActively explore option with mentorShares result with mentorListens to the whole message2/21/2014Apollo Bramwell Nursing School, Ltd.10Types of Mentoring Relationship2/21/2014Apollo Bramwell Nursing School, Ltd.11FormalInformalSituationalStructureTraditional/structuredVoluntary/very flexibleBrief contact/often casualCharacteristicsDriven by organizational needsMutual acceptance of rolesA one-time eventEffectivenessResults measures by organization frequentlyPeriodic check-ups by supervisorsResults assessed laterAdapted from: Shea GF: Making the most of being mentored: how to grow from mentoring partnership, Lanham, Md: crisp Publication, 1999, pp 73-75Ethics in Mentoring:Promoting mutual respect and trust

Maintaining confidentiality

Being diligent in providing wisdom, knowledge and developmental support

Carefully framing advice and feedback

Acknowledge skills and experiences that each will bring to mentee and mentor relationship

Maintaining vigilance with regards to mentor-mentee relationship.2/21/2014Apollo Bramwell Nursing School, Ltd.12Issues on accountability and Ethics in mentoringIssue # 1The first encounter with my mentor was at the beginning of my second week on the ward and this was an experience I shall never forget. She was rude and aggressive towards me and I didnt want to go in the next day. 1st year adult nurse.Issue # 2 The placement would have been a lot better if my mentor found things for me to do instead of leaving me alone. It made me feel very useless. Adult nurse student on adult ward acute placement.

2/21/2014Apollo Bramwell Nursing School, Ltd.13Continuation..Situation # 3 There were many procedures done on a daily basis, but we were never asked to watch or help. Mental health student on adult placement.Situation # 4

The placement would have been a lot better if my mentor found things for me to do instead of leaving me alone. It made me feel very useless. Adult nurse student on adult ward acute placement.

2/21/2014Apollo Bramwell Nursing School, Ltd.14ContinuationSituation # 5

My final interview consisted of my mentor criticising my outcome evidence. She gave me no verbal praise or feedback and her comments were written without discussion. I didnt feel I could approach her to discuss the issue as over the course of my placement my confidence had been somewhat undermined. Adult branch student on accident and emergency placement.2/21/2014Apollo Bramwell Nursing School, Ltd.15Is mentoring for YOU?2/21/2014Apollo Bramwell Nursing School, Ltd.16Further readings:http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/rcr/rcr_mentoring/foundation/

Mentoring- What it is and How to Make it Work by Fawcett.The qualities of an effective mentor form the student nurses perspective: findings from a longitudinal qualitative study by Gray and Smith

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