The Effects of Mentoring Programs on Mental Health in Undergraduate Nursing Students: An Integrative Review
Elizabeth Skrovanek1, Angela Karakachian, David Nolfi
1About the Authors Elizabeth Skrovanek, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor, School of Nursing, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Angela Karakachian, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor, School of Nursing, Duquesne University. David Nolfi, MLS, AHIP, is health science librarian, Duquesne University Gumberg Library. This work was supported by the Presidential Faculty Summer Writing Award at Duquesne University. The authors acknowledge the assistance of Melanie Turk, PhD, RN, FTNSS, and Sr. Rosemary Donley, PhD, APRN, BC, FAAN, of Duquesne University, for reviewing the manuscript and providing feedback. For more information, contact Dr. Skrovanek at skrovaneke@duq.edu .
Aim:
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of mentoring programs on undergraduate nursing students' mental health.
Background:
The study of nursing has been cited as stressful, with negative effects on academic and physical well-being and mental health in nursing students.
Method:
An integrative review of the literature using the method of Whittemore and Knafl was performed on mentoring programs designed to mitigate student stress. Electronic databases searched included CINAHL, Medline, PubMed, Embase, ERIC, and Scopus.
Results:
The eight studies included in this review suggest that mentoring has positive impacts on nursing students' mental health, reducing stress and anxiety and enhancing well-being and sense of belonging.
Conclusion:
Mentoring programs have positive effects on mental health outcomes in undergraduate nursing students. Implementation of structured programs at the start of undergraduate studies can facilitate increased mental and physical well-being and decrease stress and anxiety.
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