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Clinical Nurse Educator Mentorship: Implementation at an Oncology Program in Rwanda
Laura Haskins1, Benemariya Esperance2, Habimana Olivier2
1Partners in Health.
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
|January 22, 2021
Summary
This study highlights a successful mentorship program for oncology nurses in Rwanda, enhancing cancer care through a clinical nurse educator role. The partnership fostered professional development and resource creation to improve nursing competencies.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Global Health
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- The Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence (BCCOE) in Rwanda, in partnership with Partners in Health (PIH)/Inshuti Mu Buzima and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), aims to strengthen oncology nursing capacity.
- Developing specialized nursing roles is crucial for improving cancer care delivery in resource-limited settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation and outcomes of a mentorship program for oncology nurses in Rwanda.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the clinical nurse educator role in enhancing nursing practice and professional development.
Main Methods:
- A long-term mentorship program was established, pairing senior Rwandan oncology nurses with an experienced PIH/DFCI oncology nurse educator.
- The accompaniment approach was utilized for mentorship, focusing on staff training, quality improvement, research, and clinical practice development.
- A repository of resources was created to support ongoing learning and practice.
Main Results:
- Two senior Rwandan oncology nurses were trained and developed into nurse educators.
- The mentorship facilitated the advancement of nurse educator competencies and the execution of various projects.
- A valuable repository of resources was established for the oncology nursing team.
Conclusions:
- The clinical nurse educator model, supported by long-term mentorship and the accompaniment approach, is effective in developing oncology nursing capacity in Rwanda.
- This initiative demonstrates a sustainable model for enhancing cancer care through professional development and resource creation in global health settings.
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