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Mentoring high school students in a perioperative setting.

Linda J Timmons1

  • 1Bascon Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Fla., USA.

AORN Journal
|April 10, 2007
PubMed
Summary

High school students gain valuable experience through perioperative nursing mentorship, offering a unique pathway for future nursing recruitment. This program provides hands-on learning in surgical settings and healthcare roles.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Surgical Services
  • Healthcare Workforce Development

Background:

  • Nursing shortages are a persistent challenge.
  • Innovative recruitment strategies are needed to attract new talent.
  • Early exposure to healthcare professions can influence career choices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the effectiveness of a perioperative nursing mentorship program for high school students.
  • To assess the program's potential as a nursing recruitment tool.
  • To provide practical experience and foundational knowledge in surgical nursing.

Main Methods:

  • A perioperative nurse mentored high school students for a full academic year.
  • Students worked in the perioperative environment two to four days per week.
  • Curriculum included anatomy, surgical procedures (ophthalmic, orthopedic, otolaryngology), and healthcare team roles.

Main Results:

  • Students received academic credit based on attendance, conduct, and a final project.
  • The program provided practical insights into the perioperative setting.
  • This mentorship offers a novel approach to introducing students to specialized nursing fields.

Conclusions:

  • Mentoring high school students in perioperative nursing is a viable strategy for early engagement and potential recruitment.
  • The program successfully integrated academic learning with real-world clinical experience.
  • This model can be adapted to address nursing workforce needs in specialized areas.

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