Table 2 Example of coding tree
Codes | Sub-categories | Categories | Main category |
|---|---|---|---|
‘…following the mentors everywhere…’ ‘I observed how my mentor changed a stoma bag…’ …’They were very open and receptive…’ ‘They explain in an easier way…’ | Spending time with mentors Perceiving the mentors as role models Feelings of insecurity Mutual learning– learning from each other. | Closeness to the mentor | Being inspired– keep learning and moving forward |
‘She had so much knowledge…’ ‘They provide us with answers’ ‘…they communicate with us by using professional terms…’ ‘very good to communicate with the residents’ ‘They also encouraged us to ask questions…’ ‘they [mentors] asked us if we would do anything different’ ….’they had a good plan for us…’ | Mentors’ theoretical and practical knowledge and skills Mentors’ ability to apply diversity in didactical and pedagogical methods | Confidence in mentors’ professional knowledge and teaching and supervision methods |