Journal
JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
Volume 38, Issue -, Pages 26-39Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2021.11.006
Keywords
Academia; Mentoring; Mentorship; Nursing faculty
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- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- Future of Nursing Scholars Program at Indiana University School of Nursing
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This integrative review summarizes and synthesizes research on mentoring relationships and mentoring programs for nurse faculty in academia. The review identifies five main topics: prevalence, priorities, perceived quality, outcomes, and challenges of mentoring programs and relationships. It emphasizes the need for further research to inform the design of effective mentoring programs and support the development of collaborative and enriching mentoring relationships.
Background: Mentoring is recommended as an intervention to assist nurses in adjusting to the faculty role. While research on academic mentoring for nurse faculty is growing, the findings of this body of research have not been summarized to inform the development of mentoring programs. Purpose: The purpose of this integrative review is to summarize and synthesize the research regarding mentoring relationships and mentoring programs in academia for nurse faculty. Method: Whittemore and Knafl's (2005) methodology for integrative reviews guided this work. Electronic databases that were searched using the following terms: mentorship, mentors, mentor, nursing faculty, faculty, educational personnel, nurses, nursing, and nursing education. Primary research studies were included that examined mentoring relationships among nurse faculty, mentoring program components, and mentoring outcomes in academia. Results: A total of 18 studies were included in the review. Five main topics were identified: (1) prevalence of mentoring programs and relationships, (2) priorities within mentoring programs and relationships, (3) perceived quality of mentoring programs and relationships, (4) outcomes of mentoring programs and relationships, and (5) challenges within mentoring relationships. Conclusion: More research is needed to inform nurse faculty and leaders as they design effective mentoring programs and support the development of collaborative and enriching mentoring relationships.
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