title: Staff nurse leadership and professional growth in the mentor role.
abstract: Nurses frequently commit only for a short term to medical/surgical nursing to pursue opportunities in more specialized areas. The implementation of a mentorship program for orientation incorporates professional role development and leadership opportunities for the staff nurse serving in the mentor role. The mentorship has resulted in a mutually beneficial mentor-orientee relationship. Practical triumphs for a successful mentorship as well as ongoing challenges are identified.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Schwerin
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Gaster
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Krolikowski
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Sherman-Justice
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D007857:Leadership; D008611:Mentors; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012380:Role; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*