Effects of Associate Degree Nursing Students' Characteristics on Perceptions and Experiences of Mentoring.
BACKGROUND
Mentoring has been identified as a key education program support structure to facilitate student success.


METHODS
A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate how associate degree nursing program students experience mentoring and persistence. Mentoring perceptions were evaluated using the College Student Mentoring Scale. Associate degree nursing students throughout the state of Michigan were recruited for an online survey.


RESULTS
Sample characteristics (N = 283) resembled those compiled by the National League for Nursing. The study found that men met with a mentor more frequently and perceived greater psychological, emotional, and academic support than women. Part-time students and students who had never failed a nursing course also reported they met more frequently with a mentor than full-time students and those who had failed a nursing course.


CONCLUSIONS
The findings contribute to an evidence base to support the further development and evaluation of mentoring programs for nursing students. [J Nurs Educ. 2016;55(5):258-265.].
Caroline M
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Peltz
Delbert M
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Raymond
D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004507:Education, Nursing, Associate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008297:Male; D008611:Mentors; D008824:Michigan; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D010465:Perception; D012944:Social Support; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult