| CODE | NUR3227 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Mentorship | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Nursing | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This practice-oriented study unit is targeted at nurses and midwives who wish to develop their mentorship skills in practice. It builds upon existing life-long learning skills of reflection, critical thinking, use of underpinning knowledge and evidence within an adult learning environment. This study unit will enable participants to further develop their knowledge, understanding and confidence in ward based teaching and learning, as well as develop skills to participate in the assessment of pre-registration nursing and midwifery students. It provides opportunities for reflection in practice and enhances critical and analytical skills. Objectives: - To facilitate the development of contextual and conceptual awareness of educational principles as a foundation for teaching in clinical practice. - To equip qualified nurses and midwives with a repertoire of teaching and assessing skills relevant to their role in supporting the education of pre-registration students in clinical environments. - To enable participants to develop the capability to critically reflect on all aspects of their teaching and assessment activities as a foundation to ongoing development within their mentorship role. Content: - The role of the mentor - The supportive learning environment - Effective communication skills - Curriculum and assessment documentation - Support of students in practice placements - Teaching student's skills in practice - Competency development - Negotiating learning and developing portfolios of evidence - The principles of assessment - Accountability for assessment - Effective partnerships and educational linking - Quality assurance in teaching and assessment Reading List: - Andrews M, Wallis M (1999) Mentorship in nursing: a literature review. Journal of Advanced Nursing 29 (1) 201-207. - Calman L, Watson R, Norman I, Redfern S, Murrells T (2002) Assessing practice of student nurses: methods, preparation of assessors and student views, Journal of Advanced Nursing 38 (5) 516-523. - Davies E (1993) Clinical role modelling: uncovering hidden knowledge. Journal of Advanced Nursing 18 (4) 627-636. - Gray M A, Smith L N (2000) The qualities of an effective mentor from the student nurse's perspective: findings from a longitudinal qualitative study, Journal of Advanced Nursing 32 (6) 1542-1549. - Herbig B, Bussing A, Ewert T (2001) The role of tacit knowledge in the work context of nursing, Journal of Advanced Nursing 34 (5) 687-695. - Lyth G (2000) Clinical supervision: a concept analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing 31 (3) 722-729. - Neary M (2001) Supporting students' learning and professional development through the process of continuous assessment and mentorship, Nurse Education Today 20 (6) 463-474. - Pulsford D, Boit K, Owen S (2002) Are mentors ready to make a difference? A survey of mentors' attitudes towards nurse education, Nurse Education Today 22 (6) 439-446. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Michelle Camilleri |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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