Triad Mentoring Model: Framing an Academic-Clinical Partnership Practicum

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Leadership
• Academic-Clinical Partnerships

Background:

• The triad mentoring model was developed to guide innovative student-centered academic-clinical partnerships.
• This model specifically addresses online graduate students in nursing leadership and administration practicums.

Purpose of the Study:

• To implement and evaluate a novel triad mentoring model for online graduate nursing practicums.
• To foster effective academic-clinical partnerships that enhance student learning and healthcare outcomes.

Main Methods:

• Joint mentoring by a nurse leader and faculty member for each student.
• Development and implementation of capstone practicum projects within four courses.
• Establishing local partnerships with nurse leaders to ensure relevant clinical experiences.

Main Results:

• Formative and summative results were gathered from all triad team members.
• The implementation process allowed for continuous project modifications.
• Student-centered academic-clinical partnerships were successfully established and evaluated.

Conclusions:

• The triad mentoring model facilitated academic-clinical partnerships that merged evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and clinical knowledge.
• Positive outcomes were achieved for both the healthcare setting and the student learners.
• This model offers a framework for effective experiential learning in online graduate nursing programs.