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Mentoring: improving transition to practice.

Karen Theobald¹, Marion Mitchell

¹Queensland University of Technology, Australia.

The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing : a Quarterly Publication of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation

|October 31, 2002

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The transition to registered nurse (RN) is challenging for new graduates. A career mentor scheme helps final-year nursing students prepare for this role change, benefiting both mentors and mentees.

Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Professional Development
Healthcare Transition

Background:

Graduating nursing students face significant challenges transitioning from student to registered nurse (RN).
Role change and increased expectations create anxiety for final-year Bachelor of Nursing students.
Effective preparation strategies are needed to support nursing graduates.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of a career mentor scheme on final-year nursing students.
To assess the scheme's effectiveness in preparing students for the RN role.
To explore the benefits for both mentors and mentees in a nursing career development program.

Main Methods:

Implementation of a career mentor scheme for final-year Bachelor of Nursing students.

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Evaluation of the scheme's influence on student preparedness and career development.

Assessment of outcomes for both student mentees and experienced nurse mentors.

Main Results:

The career mentor scheme positively impacted student transition to the registered nurse (RN) role.
Both mentors and mentees reported enhanced career development through the scheme.
The program effectively addressed concerns related to role change and expectations.

Conclusions:

A career mentor scheme is a valuable strategy for preparing nursing graduates for professional practice.
Mentorship programs can significantly enhance the career development of future registered nurses.
Supporting the transition of new nurses improves readiness and confidence in their roles.