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Herminia Shermont1, Shelly Pignataro, Marilyn Moonan
1Herminia Shermont, MS, RN, NE-BC, is Director of Nursing, Surgical Services, Boston, Massachusetts. Shelly Pignataro, MSN, RN-BC, is Nursing Professional Development Specialist & Associate Clinical Director, SIMPeds Surgical Services Nursing Program, Boston, Massachusetts. Marilyn Moonan, MSN, RN-BC, CPN, is Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Surgical Programs & Pediatric Transplant Center, Boston, Massachusetts. Shauna Memmolo, MSN, CPN, is Nursing Professional Development Practitioner, Surgical Programs, Boston, Massachusetts. Jane M. Murphy, MS, RN, PPCNP-BC, CPHQ, is Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Surgical Programs, Boston, Massachusetts.
Abstract:
Nursing professional development practitioners and nursing leadership identified a need for a transitional mentoring program to assist staff nurses' transition beyond orientation. Mentoring was identified as an effective strategy to promote professional development. The benefits of this year-long transitional mentoring program include an increase in clinical confidence, integration of stress reduction strategies, and reflective practice into daily practice. The transitional mentoring program is a beneficial strategy for enhancing professional development of both mentors and mentees.
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