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Mentoring: a professional commitment

D E Ramsey1, J C Thompson, H Brathwaite

  • 1Adelphi University, Garden City, New York, USA.

Journal of National Black Nurses' Association : JNBNA
|April 1, 1994
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Mentoring programs significantly improve nursing student retention, especially for students of color. The National Black Nurses Association highlights mentorship as crucial for supporting diverse nursing students and addressing educational disparities.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Health Equity
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • Nursing professionals must increase the number and quality of nurses of color.
  • Students of color face high attrition rates in nursing programs.
  • Mentorship is recognized as a vital support system for student retention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a pilot mentorship project for nursing students of color.
  • To explore the role of mentorship in overcoming educational barriers for non-traditional and minority students.
  • To address the need for increased retention of nurses of color in the profession.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a pilot mentor project by the Queens County Black Nurses Association (QCBNA).
  • Establishment of mentor-protege relationships for nursing students.

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  • Tracking of student progress, graduation, and licensure.

    • Main Results:

    • Two proteges graduated and passed the NCLEX-RN exam from the initial group.
    • One student was dismissed for academic reasons.
    • Seven students are progressing, indicating positive outcomes but highlighting the need for more programs.

    Conclusions:

    • Pilot mentor projects demonstrate potential for improving retention of nursing students of color.
    • Mentorship provides essential support, nurturing, and professional contacts for student success.
    • Continued development of such programs is necessary to ensure a well-trained, diverse nursing workforce to meet healthcare needs.