The Royal College of Nursing produced a report in 2015.
‘The RCN, along with its membership, has researched and debated what constitutes good mentorship. This report brings together output from this work and is designed to provide all stakeholders with an insight into how mentorship is valued, and demonstrate the need for further investment in this important role’ (RCN 2015)
NMC Standards for pre-registration nursing education 2010
In 2010 the NMC published the standards for pre-registration nursing education and these currently remain as the requirements that underpin all nursing programmes in the UK. These standards are currently being reviewed and staff can keep updated on the developments through the NMC website. These standards inform the development of the curriculum and are evident in the student assessment of practice documents.
NMC Standards for pre-registration midwifery education
In 2009 the NMC published the standards for pre-registration midwifery education and these currently remain as the requirements that underpin all nursing programmes in the UK. These standards are currently being reviewed and staff can keep updated on the developments through the NMC website. These standards inform the development of the curriculum and are evident in the student assessment of practice documents.