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Author: Morris, Margaret Joyce × End date: 2001 × Start date: 2001 × Type: Masters Research thesis × Subject: Study and teaching ×

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    Mentoring in nephrology nursing : implementation of a mentor program for clinical nurse specialists
    Morris, Margaret Joyce ( 2001)
    Mentoring as an approach to workplace learning has been adopted by many organisations. It uses the skills and abilities of staff (mentors) already in the organisation to provide role development for less experienced staff (mentees). The purpose of this project was to trial a mentor model that clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) in nephrology could use to facilitate the workplace learning of less experienced nurses. This recognised the important role that CNSs fulfil in the clinical education of other nurses. Research participants completed a self administered questionnaire, were interviewed by the researcher, and took part in a two-hour workshop. Following the workshop they negotiated a mentor contract to provide workplace learning opportunities for their mentee. Regular workplace contact and support, initiated by the researcher, or at the request of the research participants, was provided. Research participants completed a second questionnaire after the contracts were completed. The CNSs were influenced by their workplace culture in the way they approached mentoring, and the use of a mentor program provided, benefits to the CNSs and their mentees. The study demonstrated that the CNSs were able to implement the mentor model to provide effective clinical education that met the needs of their mentees, and enabled them to develop their repertoire of clinical skills. This study has implications for enhancing the clinical practice of CNSs, by developing their skills in the planning and delivery of workplace education.