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NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
Volume 37, Issue -, Pages 136-144Publisher
CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2015.11.027
Keywords
Effectiveness; Mentoring program; Newly graduated nurses; Systematic review
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- Shanghai Nursing Association [2014 M5-B04]
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University [12TS11]
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Background: Newly graduated nurses suffer from occupational stress during the transition from school to employment as a result of inadequacy, interpersonal relationships, and the overwhelming workload. Mentoring programs have proved effective in facilitating this transition. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a mentoring program on the mentor, mentee, and organization. Methods: The Cochrane Library, Medline, Ovid, Elsevier, Embase, CINAHL, CBM, CNKI, and WanFang Data databases were searched to identify relevant publications in English or Chinese up to October 2014. Design: This is a systematic review. Results: This review identified nine potentially eligible studies, and the methodological quality levels of the included studies were all ranked as level B. These studies revealed that the turnover rate can be decreased through a mentoring program. Additionally, mentoring can enhance nursing competency and establish a supportive workforce environment, resulting in positive outcomes. Conclusion: This review reveals that a mentoring program has positive effects on the mentors, mentees, and organizations. A successful mentorship program should include rigorous mentor selection and adequate training. Additionally, potential barriers such as time constraints and scheduling limitations should be taken into consideration during implementation. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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