Mentoring In Nursing

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Mentoring and Coaching in Nursing

Coaching and mentoring are vital tools in developing the workforce, most especially in enhancing quality practices at the point of care, and also innovating these practices. According to Abiddin (2006), mentoring and coaching are factors which are vital in developing people in their professions. As such, these two are related with career and self development and professional growth (Abiddin, 2006). In line with this assertion, this paper will discuss about the current relevance of mentoring and coaching in nursing in today's healthcare; how it influences both healthcare and nursing; how it is integrated into clinical practice; and how it is used in the clinical setting.

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Further, this type of working environment challenges the job satisfaction for people who works in this sector (Turner, 2006). Clearly then, it is through mentoring and coaching that a more effective leadership and management abilities are identified, developed, and shaped. Also, mentoring and coaching in the healthcare is vital in ensuring that patients are able to receive the appropriate level of healthcare services and that unconditional positive regard of the client is maintained. Further, it is through these tools that the healthcare system is improved, much more in the delivery of quality care to its …show more content…

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