Staff nurse leadership and professional growth in the mentor role.
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.
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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*