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The STAMPPed Initiative for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students
Margaret Quinn1, Ganga Mahat, Kimberly Seaman
1About the Authors Margaret Quinn, DNP, CPNP-PC, CPNP, CNE, is specialty director, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Programs, and clinical associate professor, Rutgers University School of Nursing, Newark, New Jersey. Ganga Mahat, EdD, RNBC, is clinical professor, Rutgers University School of Nursing. Kimberly Seaman, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, is assistant professor, Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing, Portland, Oregon. Latoya Rawlins, DNP, RN-BC, CNE, is clinical assistant professor, Rutgers University School of Nursing. Diane Gillooly, DNP, RN-BC, APN, is clinical assistant professor, Rutgers University School of Nursing. For more information, contact Dr. Quinn at Margaret.quinn@rutgers.edu .
The STudent Advisor/Mentorship Program for Pediatrics (STAMPPed) program successfully supported graduate nursing students transitioning into pediatric nurse practitioner roles. This mentorship initiative fostered valuable relationships and provided essential guidance for new pediatric advanced practice nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Advanced Practice Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
Background:
- Increasing demand for nurse practitioners necessitates effective educational pathways.
- Graduate nursing students often lack pediatric clinical experience, posing a barrier to specialization.
- Developing supportive transition programs is crucial for advanced practice nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the STudent Advisor/Mentorship Program for Pediatrics (STAMPPed) program.
- To support graduate nursing students interested in pediatric nurse practitioner roles.
- To facilitate the transition into specialty advanced practice nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of the STAMPPed program for graduate nursing students.
- Provision of structured guidance and support from experienced pediatric nursing faculty.
- Monthly group meetings and one-to-one student-faculty mentoring dyads.
Main Results:
- Mentees reported the STAMPPed program as helpful.
- The program successfully fostered supportive relationships between students and faculty.
- Participants gained valuable experience and guidance for pediatric specialization.
Conclusions:
- The STAMPPed program is an effective strategy for supporting students in pediatric nurse practitioner education.
- Mentorship and structured guidance are vital for successful transitions in advanced practice nursing.
- Innovative programs are needed to meet the growing demand for specialized nurses.
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