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A Sheehan1, H G Dahlen1, R Elmir1
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Parramatta South Campus, Western Sydney University NSW Australia, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith NSW 2751, Australia.
Aim:
To describe the implementation and evaluation of a midwife/midwifery student-mentoring program in one Local Health District in Sydney NSW Australia.
Background:
Evidence suggests well designed and supported midwife/midwifery student mentorship programs can make a difference to the clinical placement experiences and attrition rates of midwifery students.
Design:
In the evaluation of the mentoring program, we used surveys, focus groups and individual interviews.
Methods:
Eighty-six participants, including midwife mentors, midwifery students, non-mentor midwives and midwifery managers participated in the evaluation. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and qualitative data, content analysis.
Results:
The mentoring program increased midwives' mentoring skills and was beneficial to their professional growth and leadership skills. Students reported positive outcomes including someone to talk to, emotional support and a sense of belonging. Mentoring programs require structure, mentor training, organisational support and transparency.
Conclusion:
The mentoring program provided benefits to both midwifery mentors and students and demonstrated the value of a structured and supported mentoring program for midwifery students.
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