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Mentoring: The Giving of Blessings
Sandra Schmidt Bunkers1, Margaret Hegge2
11 Adjunct Professor, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, USA.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|September 19, 2018
Summary
This study explores three theoretical mentoring models applicable to nursing and other fields. It examines how these models enhance understanding of mentoring
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Development
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Mentorship is crucial for professional growth in nursing.
- Existing theoretical frameworks require synthesis to understand mentorship's evolution.
- Interdisciplinary application of mentoring models is under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present three theoretical models of mentoring.
- To discuss the intersection of these models in nursing.
- To expand the understanding of mentoring's evolving role in nursing.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical analysis of existing mentoring models.
- Synthesis of models to inform nursing practice.
- Discussion of interdisciplinary applications.
Main Results:
- Three distinct theoretical mentoring models are presented.
- The intersection of these models offers a comprehensive view of mentorship.
- The evolution of the mentoring role in nursing is clarified.
Conclusions:
- Theoretical models provide a robust framework for understanding nursing mentorship.
- Interdisciplinary perspectives enrich the conceptualization of mentoring.
- Further research can explore practical applications of these synthesized models.
