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New graduate nurses' perceptions of mentoring: six-year programme evaluation
Pauline C Beecroft1, Susan Santner, Mary Lee Lacy
1Nurse Researcher, Department Patient Care Services, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. pbeecroft@chla.usc.edu
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|August 24, 2006
Summary
Mentorship programs for new graduate nurses are crucial for professional socialization and retention. Regular meetings and adequate training for both mentors and mentees are essential for successful relationships and positive outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Development
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Mentorship is recognized to ease the transition of newly graduated nurses into organizational settings.
- Mentoring positively impacts staff retention by reducing stress and enhancing self-esteem and confidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate new graduate nurses' experiences with mentorship programs.
- To assess mentor-mentee matching, guidance, professional socialization, role modeling, contact maintenance, and overall satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Data collected via surveys from 1999-2005.
- Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyzed survey responses.
- Content analysis of open-ended comments provided qualitative insights.
Main Results:
- Regular mentor meetings (54% of participants) led to significant guidance, support, and stress reduction.
- Challenges included lack of commitment, time constraints, and inadequate role preparation for both mentors and mentees.
- New graduate diversity (education, age, unit) influenced the mentoring relationship and stress levels.
Conclusions:
- Successful mentorship requires regular, dedicated face-to-face interaction.
- Addressing obstacles like scheduling conflicts and providing role-specific training is vital for effective mentorship programs for new graduate nurses.
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