Session Overview:

Dr Tierney will unpack the definition of mentoring in nursing, distinguish it from preceptorship and clinical supervision, and introduce frameworks such as Appreciative Inquiry, Caring Conversations, and the Senses Framework. You’ll gain insights into:

1. The benefits of mentoring for individuals and organisations
2. The core elements of effective mentoring using the MiM Framework
3. Practical steps to establish a mentoring program in your unit

Whether you're a nurse educator, clinical supervisor, or team leader, this session will offer valuable strategies to foster growth, connection, and professional development.

Dr. Olivia Tierney (PhD) is the Senior Midwifery Advisor within the Commonwealth Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Division. She brings extensive expertise in midwifery and nursing, covering areas such as operational and strategic leadership, management, policy development, workforce planning, research, and education.

Dr. Tierney holds a PhD in Midwifery, with her research focusing on continuity of care models in midwifery and student education. Throughout her career, she has primarily worked in regional and rural healthcare settings, where she has led innovative approaches to midwifery practice and professional development. She has also led statewide initiatives aimed at advancing midwifery practice and workforce models.

Her diverse background combines clinical experience with strategic and operational leadership, fuelling her passion for advancing midwifery practice on both regional and national levels.

Cost: Free for ACNN members (discount applied on logging in); $33 for non-members
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