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An evolutionary concept analysis of mentoring in nursing
1Lienhard School of Nursing, Pace University, Pleasantville, NY 10570, USA.
Summary
This study defines mentoring in nursing, identifying six key attributes like teaching-learning and career development. This clarifies the concept for future nursing research and professional growth.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Social Sciences
- Professional Development
Background:
- Mentoring in nursing lacks a clear definition, often borrowed from other fields.
- Existing concepts are viewed as static or confused with similar terms.
- Conceptual clarity is needed for rigorous nursing inquiry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define mentoring in nursing using an evolutionary concept analysis.
- To establish a theoretical definition based on essential attributes.
- To provide conceptual clarity for future systematic research.
Main Methods:
- Literature-based method developed by Rodgers.
- Evolutionary concept analysis.
- Analysis of 82 research abstracts and journal articles (26% of population).
Main Results:
- Identified six essential attributes of nursing mentoring: teaching-learning, reciprocal role, career development, competence differential, long duration, and resonating phenomenon.
- Developed a theoretical definition of mentoring in nursing.
- Presented antecedents, consequences, related concepts, and empirical referents.
Conclusions:
- Mentoring in nursing is a complex, dynamic process crucial for professional socialization.
- Enhanced understanding supports nurse scholars and scientists.
- Promotes the proliferation of nursing's body of knowledge.