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Nurses in Action. An innovative approach to mentoring
1Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|May 1, 1992
Summary
This study details a successful nursing mentoring program implementation at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The efficient, cost-effective program is adaptable for various healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Professional Development
Background:
- Mentoring is widely discussed but rarely detailed in institutional implementation.
- Lack of practical guidance for establishing nursing mentoring programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and content of a nursing mentoring program at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
- To provide a model for institutional mentoring program implementation.
Main Methods:
- Program development narrative.
- Description of program content and structure.
- Inclusion of over 100 participating nurses.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of a nursing mentoring program.
- Demonstrated efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Program adaptability for diverse settings.
Conclusions:
- The Jackson Memorial Hospital mentoring program serves as a viable model.
- Institutional mentoring programs can be effectively implemented.
- The program's design is practical and scalable for other institutions.