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A 6 page research paper that describes a mentoring/coaching situation and then offers analysis and discussion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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being mentored, i.e., the novice to a field or profession, the "mentee," achieve "clear and mutually defined learning goals" (Zachary, 2005, p. 3). As this definition implies, mentoring necessarily involves
skillful coaching and the two terms are frequently used interchangeably. Nevertheless, Zachary (2005) stresses that it is important to understand that there are differences in these concepts. Mentoring is a
"self-directed learning relationship," which is driven by the needs of the mentee, while coaching is more oriented towards "enhancing development and performance success" (Zachary, 2005, p. 3). Precisely how an
organization defines mentoring will vary, but, in general, mentoring is conceptualized as a combination of these two factors. Description of the situation and analysis of the situation/ outcome
Pugh(2010) gives a personal account of mentoring/coaching situation, from the perspective of the mentee. Pugh who is a student nurse in the UK confesses that, while it "may sound
irrational," she has always been uncomfortable using the telephone in a work situation (Pugh, 2010, p. 29). Together with her mentor, they collaboratively decided that with her most recent
clinical placement, it was time for Pugh to face this fear and learn to overcome her hesitancy about answering the phone and accurately relaying information to staff members, as well
as relating information to patients families. Pugh relates that just thinking about this task made her anxious; however, the staff on the unit was extremely understanding and supportive of the
student and aided her in developing strategies to overcome this problem. First of all, Pugh was encouraged to answer the phone if it rang when she was close by.
She introduced herself as a new student on the unit before passing the phone to the appropriate staff member. As her time on the unit progressed, Pughs confidence in answering
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