title: A model of caring mentorship for nursing.
abstract: Mentoring is a multidimensional relationship that energizes personal and professional growth. This article explores the concept of mentoring in nursing and presents a mentorship model based on a caring philosophy. The RN-student nurse mentoring program cited is the result of a collaborative commitment between a community hospital and two colleges. Discussed are the experience, process, insights, and impact of the program as a retention and professional development tool.
authors.affiliation: Fitchburg State College, Massachusetts, USA. Lynnewagner@comcast.net
authors.forename: A Lynnne
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Wagner
authors.forename: Mary E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Seymour
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004507:Education, Nursing, Associate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration; D004645:Empathy; D006764:Hospitals, Community / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008404:Massachusetts; D008611:Mentors / Q000523:psychology; D017145:Models, Educational; D016294:Models, Nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D014146:Training Support