Navigating COVID-19 Educational Challenges: Transitioning an In-Person Mentoring Program to a Virtual Learning
Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
|February 17, 2022
Summary
A hybrid Transitional Mentor Education Program successfully equipped nurses with enhanced clinical confidence, communication skills, stress management, and reflective practice, matching pilot program outcomes despite pandemic-related delivery changes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Professional Development
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Leadership
Background:
- The Transitional Mentor Education Program (TMEP) was implemented by nursing professional development practitioners and leadership.
- A pilot, classroom-based program demonstrated positive outcomes.
- Pandemic restrictions necessitated a shift to a hybrid delivery model for the second phase.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a hybrid Transitional Mentor Education Program.
- To assess if a hybrid model could achieve similar outcomes to the classroom-based pilot.
- To address learning needs, clinician well-being, and professional development.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a hybrid Transitional Mentor Education Program (TMEP) for nurses.
- Delivery incorporated both online and in-person components.
- Focus on learning needs, clinician well-being, and professional development.
Main Results:
- Nurses in the hybrid Phase 2 achieved outcomes comparable to the pilot program.
- Key outcomes included increased clinical confidence.
- Improvements were also noted in communication, stress reduction strategies, and reflective practice.
Conclusions:
- A hybrid educational delivery model is effective for nursing professional development.
- The TMEP can successfully enhance clinical confidence, communication, and well-being.
- Adaptable educational strategies are crucial in healthcare settings.
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