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Published on: June 21, 2010
Nursing student needs assessment and preferences for faculty-led mentoring
Stephanie Dunn1, Jill Johnson1, Halie Hansen1
1Department of Nursing, 6234 Utah Valley University , Orem, Utah, USA.
Objectives:
Nursing students encounter a myriad of challenges as they prepare for licensure. This study aims to identify specific needs and mentoring preferences of pre-licensure nursing students at various stages to inform faculty-led mentoring.
Methods:
A needs assessment of 224 pre-licensure nursing students gathered quantitative and qualitative data on students' perceived needs, mentoring preferences, and mentorship settings.
Results:
The majority expressed strong interest in faculty mentorship, preferring in-person, informal meetings with mentors, and opportunities for electronic interactions. Students identified needs related to licensure exam preparation, study strategies, and balancing academics with personal responsibilities.
Conclusions:
Faculty-led mentoring may help address academic and personal challenges faced by pre-licensure nursing students. Institutions should consider formal faculty-led mentorship programs based on student-identified needs to enhance student success.
Implications For An International Audience:
Findings can inform global pre-licensure nursing programs' faculty-led mentorship initiatives tailored around student-identified needs, and preferences for faculty mentoring.
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