Our evaluative study aimed to capture the 'mentor voice' and provide an insight into the
mentoring role from the perspective of the nurse mentor. Participants from each of the
four fields of nursing practice were asked to comment on the satisfying and frustrating
aspects of their mentoring role. The narrative data gleaned from the evaluation was
evaluated utilising qualitative analysis and subsequently organised into key themes
around the student-mentor relationship and the clinical environment. Given that the
landscape of nurse education is set to change; in terms of new standards from the
professional bodies and the political drivers, not to mention the changing profile of the
student nurse; it is hoped that our findings may to help shape the relationship between
the mentor, Organisation,student and the Higher Education Institution and possibly
spark some debate around different models of mentoring
