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Three decisions about nurse mentoring

M Cameron-Jones, P O'Hara

    Journal of Nursing Management
    |July 1, 1996
    PubMed
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    Nurse mentors and students agree on the core mentor role but differ on future emphasis. Mentors prioritize support, while students anticipate challenges, impacting nursing management decisions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Professional Development
    • Mentorship Studies

    Background:

    • The 1980s and 1990s saw significant interest in mentoring across professions.
    • Despite this interest, clarity and research on the mentor role remained limited.
    • Anxiety existed regarding the evolving definition and research base of mentorship.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the defined role of nurse mentors.
    • To compare the perceptions of nurse mentors and student nurses regarding the mentor role.
    • To inform nursing management strategies based on mentor role findings.

    Main Methods:

    • A research study was conducted involving 87 nurse mentors.
    • 39 student nurses participated in the study.
    • Comparative analysis of perceived mentor role responsibilities was performed.

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    Main Results:

    • Nurse mentors and student nurses reached consensus on the essential core aspects of the mentor role.
    • Discrepancies emerged regarding the broader expectations of the mentor role.
    • Mentors emphasized supportive functions, while students foresaw a future emphasis on challenging aspects.

    Conclusions:

    • Shared understanding exists for the core mentor function in nursing.
    • Divergent views on future mentor role emphasis (supportive vs. challenging) were identified.
    • Findings necessitate strategic decisions for nursing managers regarding mentorship programs.