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Practice Education Facilitators. NHS FIFE. GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE. Caring for Scotland (2001) Facing The Future (2001) Highlighted areas of concerns The need for action. CONCERNS: Recruitment and retention Learning Environment Mentor Support Communication Links. Initiatives:
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Practice Education Facilitators NHS FIFE
GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE • Caring for Scotland (2001) • Facing The Future (2001) • Highlighted areas of concerns • The need for action
CONCERNS: • Recruitment and retention • Learning Environment • Mentor Support • Communication Links
Initiatives: • Development of QAA standards for practice placements - National • Development of the Clinical Practice Placement Support Unit (CPPSU University of Dundee – Local 3. 2004 The appointment of Practice Education Facilitators - Partnership working (Scottish Executive, University, Trust)
1. QAA/NES STANDARDS • Known as the Practice Placement Standards. • Identified Responsibilities of: Student Mentor Service Provider/Trust
2.CPPSU • A support structure developed by Dundee University • To give information, guidance and support to students and mentors. • Information on placement profiles.
3.PRACTICE EDUCATION FACILITATORS • To promote QAA Standards • Oversee and guide implementation of standards. • Give support to: Mentors Students
Facilitators Continued: • To enhance and develop the mentor role and responsibilities. • To help to develop the learning environment within practice placements to enhance the students learning opportunities.
Facilitators Continued: • Communication – provide links between: Nes/Scottish Executive Trust Managers Mentors Students Link Lecturers University
OUR AIM “With the aid of the mentors we aim to promote professionalism and support the development of competent, confident student nurses who will register as practitioners fit for practice and purpose”
What we can offer you Mentor Support QAA standards (N.E.S.) Sharing ideas Links Developing the Learning Environment Developing the mentor role
NOW IT’S UP TO YOU • What has your experience been like? • What support do you need to support students? • It’s up to you now, to ask for our help.
CONTACT US! • HOW – contact details and where to find them • WHEN
Thank You Any questions?