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A university/healthcare institution mentorship programme: Improving transition to practice for students
Mélanie Lavoie-Tremblay1, Lia Sanzone1, Thalia Aubé1
1Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Aim:
This study describes the impact of a university-based mentorship programme that is designed to prepare nursing students for the transition to practice during their last year of classes.
Background:
Research shows that mentorship is an effective strategy for facilitating the transition to clinical practice. However, there is a lack of programmes that provide mentorship prior to the students' graduation from nursing school.
Methods:
A mixed qualitative and quantitative approach was chosen to describe nursing students' perceptions. Mentees and mentors were invited to complete a survey or participate in an interview (September-November 2018).
Results:
Nine participants were interviewed and 22 completed the survey. Four themes were found. Students were as follows: Feeling unsure and looking for answers from clinicians and wanted to Learn about practical real-life situations. Their experiences allowed them to Normalize the entry to practice and become more prepared and capable to address pragmatic issues.
Conclusions:
By bridging the academic and clinical environments, this mentorship programme helped mentees address their concerns and facilitated an easier transition to the workplace after graduation.
Implications For Nursing Management:
Nurse managers can advocate for mentorship programmes by partnering with educational institutions. This support can also be continued as new graduates transition into their careers.
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