1. WORKSHOP Gen-gagement: supporting effective learning in the workplace Dr Kerry Jones Nottingham University Hospitals

2. Explicating and supporting the needs of student nurses during practice placements: a flexible and transferable model developed through action research
(Jones 2013)
Delphi to define student needs on journey to full participation
Social theory of learning as a configuration for learning used to compare ‘ideal’ model of support to the existing ‘reality’ to identify opportunities for improvement (learning as community, identity, meaning and practice).
Ideal model conceptualised
1. Using the community of practice as a conceptual space to model effective student nurse support – supporting transformational journey’s

3. Mapping tool –integrated model of support
WHAT V
WHO
Mapping tool –integrated model of support

4. Gen Y -What did they tell us?
• Clear, structured career development and progression pathways
• Care and support (personally and professionally) from leaders and teams
• Team spiritedness –w to be accepted, valued and appreciated
• Feedback, guidance and developmental support
• Flexibility to achieve work-life balance
• To be supported and enabled to meet the expectations of the patients
and public (to have the resources to deliver quality)
• To be engaged in meaningful work – to make a difference

5. Communication, motivation, feedback and recognition

6. Discussion
What are the implications for education and professional development? 15 mins.
What practical changes could be made to support effective learning and professional development in a multi-generational workforce? 15 mins
Feedback 20 mins