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Mentoring matters: developing rural nurses knowledge and skills.

Jane Mills1, Donna Lennon, Karen Francis

  • 1School of Nursing, Monash University, Victoria. jane.e.mills@bigpond.com

Collegian (Royal College of Nursing, Australia)
|October 14, 2006
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Summary

Mentoring programs are crucial for Australian rural nursing workforce issues, enhancing staff recruitment and retention. The Association for Australian Rural Nurses (AARN) project developed effective mentoring skills and support for rural nurses.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Workforce Development
  • Rural Health
  • Professional Mentorship

Background:

  • Australian rural nursing faces workforce challenges, necessitating innovative retention and recruitment strategies.
  • Mentorship is recognized for its role in providing psychosocial support and skill acquisition for novice nurses.
  • Effective mentorship is vital for enhancing staff retention in the rural nursing sector.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the Mentor Development and Support Project initiated by The Association for Australian Rural Nurses (AARN).
  • To highlight the importance of structured mentor development programs for rural nurses.
  • To provide the rationale behind the curriculum design for AARN's mentor workshops.

Main Methods:

  • The study reports on aspects of the AARN Mentor Development and Support Project.
  • It discusses the necessity for planned mentor development opportunities.
  • The rationale for the curriculum content of project workshops is presented.

Main Results:

  • Evaluated outcomes for participants in the AARN project are included.
  • The project aimed to build capacity for effective rural nurse mentoring.
  • Support was provided to mentors throughout their partnerships.

Conclusions:

  • Planned mentor development is essential for the rural nursing workforce.
  • The AARN project demonstrated a strategy to increase mentoring capacity.
  • Effective mentorship contributes to addressing rural nursing workforce issues.