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possible reasons why it may be difficult to fail a student (Problems which…
possible reasons why it may be difficult to fail a student
Difficulties with assessing attitudes
Poor attendance/time keeping
Lack of motivation to push themselves e.g. sitting around on the ward doing nothing, not engaging with whats going on.
Lack of enthusiasm for nursing
Mannerism e.g. rude or aggrogant
Not recognising the lack of empathy a student may have
Clinically competent but not a people person
mentors own ability/confidence to make assessment decisions
Mentor lacking confidence about their own clinical knowledge/experience
May see a student as more knowledgeable and feel threatened by this.
Mature students may be seen as more challenging and assertive, making it more difficult for the mentor to challenge them.
Mentors lack of confidence in making decisions.
Poor judgement/lack of support.
Not having confidence in own abilities.
Decision to fail a student may cause the mentor added stress and anxiety.
Problems which may present why a mentor may not want to fail a student
poor mentoring training.
Fear over having their decision overruled.
Mentor unsure who they are accountable to.
To fail a student may involve more paperwork and added pressures.
Don't want to fail a student because other members of staff get on well with them.
Fear of being questioned as to why they have failed the student.
Mentor being inconsistent when faced with poor performance.
Grievances against the mentor.
Lack of support between University and placement.
Student nearing completion of course.
Shortage of nurses e.g pressure to pass students.
negative criticism from others
Breakdown of the relationship the mentor as formed with the student.