MENTORSHIP IN PRACTICE 3 RD STUDY & NETWORKING DAY, 2015 Debate
BACKGROUND Nursing - Students on NMC approved pre-registration nursing education programme, must be supported and assessed by mentors. Midwifery - Students on NMC approved pre-registration midwifery education programme, can only be supported and assessed by mentors who have met the additional sign-off criteria. NMC. (2008). Standards to support learning and assessment in practice, NMC standards for mentors, practice teachers and teachers. London. NMC
VOTING Before you hear the arguments for and against the below question: “Should all registered nurses and midwives be mentors”? What do you think? Vote – press button 1 for yes or button 2 for no
QUESTION: SHOULD ALL REGISTERED NURSES AND MIDWIVES BE MENTORS? For Shona Montgomery 5 minutes against Lee McGuinness 5 minutes
DISCUSSION: OVER TO YOU – 5 MINUTES Any feedback from speakers – 2 minutes each
WHAT DID YOU DECIDE? – DID WE CHANGE YOUR MIND? New vote: “Should all registered nurses and midwives be mentors” Vote press button 1 for yes or button 2 for no