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Exploring the experiences of legacy mentors, mentees and their managers; learning from Appreciative Inquiry
Analisa Smythe1, Catharine Jenkins2
1Research Matron, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, UK.
Journal of Research in Nursing : JRN
|January 26, 2026
Summary
Legacy mentors, experienced nurses, positively impact mentees and managers. Their interpersonal skills and clear communication are key to overcoming challenges and ensuring role success in nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Mentorship
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Legacy mentors are experienced nurses nearing the end of their careers.
- Limited evidence exists on the practical impact of legacy mentors in healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the influence of the legacy mentor role on mentors, mentees, and managers.
- To offer recommendations for supporting future legacy mentor programs and investments.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative evaluation using Appreciative Inquiry's 'Design and Discover' stages.
- Three focus groups conducted with 4 legacy mentors, 6 mentees, and 2 managers.
- Thematic analysis applied to focus group transcripts.
Main Results:
- Emergent themes included mentor characteristics, role-related challenges, and outcomes.
- Mentors' interpersonal skills (communication, empathy) facilitated overcoming barriers.
- Success factors involved flexibility, clear role communication, and agreed-upon expectations.
Conclusions:
- Legacy mentors' experience and interpersonal skills are crucial for role effectiveness.
- Mutual understanding of expectations and consistent communication are vital for success.
- Further research is needed to integrate legacy mentoring into nursing policy and wider implementation.
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