CPD for mentors: creating a portfolio.
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It is a mandatory requirement for mentors to support and assess all pre-registration students in their practice areas. The role is time consuming and challenging, but can also be extremely rewarding. This article examines the roles and responsibilities of mentors and discusses the importance of continuing professional development for mentors. It also looks at how mentors can demonstrate they meet the standards required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2008b).
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing times
دوره 107 21 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011