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Best practices in academic mentoring: a model for excellence.
Jan M Nick1, Theresa M Delahoyde, Darlene Del Prato
1School of Nursing, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA.
Nursing Research and Practice
|June 12, 2012
Summary
Establishing a formal mentoring program for nurse faculty is crucial for career development and retention. This model outlines six best practices for effective mentorship, ensuring faculty success in academic nursing roles.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Academic Mentorship
Background:
- Mentoring is vital for recruiting, retaining, and developing qualified nurse faculty.
- Current best practices in formal mentoring programs for academic nurse educators require clarification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a model for establishing an excellent formal mentoring program for academic nurse educators.
- To highlight best practices in mentoring derived from experience and literature.
Main Methods:
- The paper outlines six key themes for establishing a formal mentoring program.
- Themes focus on dyad matching, goal setting, relationship building, protégé guidance, cultural integration, and institutional support.
Main Results:
- Implementing the six themes aids in achieving key protégé outcomes.
- Outcomes include role orientation, academic integration, skill development (teaching, scholarship, service), and leadership growth.
Conclusions:
- The proposed mentoring model is generalizable across various academic nursing institutions.
- Effective mentoring, guided by these themes, facilitates faculty navigation of the academic environment and role transitions.
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