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Being a Research Mentor: A Qualitative Study.

Rebecca Culver Clark¹, Cathy D Jennings, Kimberly F Carter

¹Author Affiliations: Nurse Researcher (Dr Clark), Clinical Nurse Specialist (Dr Jennings), and Director of Nursing Research (Dr Carter), Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, Virginia.

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This study explored the experiences of nursing research mentors. Findings highlight key components for effective mentorship and support of frontline nurse researchers.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Medical Education
Qualitative Research

Background:

Mentoring is crucial for developing nurse leaders and faculty.
Research mentors are essential for novice researchers' success.
Limited research exists on nursing research mentors' experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the experiences of mentors in a nursing research fellowship.
To identify key components of effective research mentorship in nursing.

Main Methods:

Qualitative study design.
Eight research mentors participated.
Data collected on experiences over 8 years and 23 studies.

Main Results:

Identified common themes in the research mentoring process.
Determined elements necessary for supporting frontline nurse researchers.
Highlighted critical factors for successful research mentorship.

Conclusions:

Provided recommendations for developing effective research mentors.
Emphasized the need for confident and skilled nursing research mentors.
Informed strategies for enhancing research mentorship programs.