Nursing Student Peer Mentorship: A Review of the Literature

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Title: Nursing Student Peer Mentorship: A Review of the Literature
Language: English
Authors: Rohatinsky, Noelle, Harding, Katie, Carriere, Terra
Source: Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning. 2017 25(1):61-77.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2017
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Nursing Education, Nursing Students, Peer Teaching, Mentors, Literature Reviews, Professional Development, Socialization, Skill Development, Psychomotor Skills, Study Skills, Outcomes of Education, Undergraduate Students, Program Descriptions, Program Implementation, Program Evaluation, Barriers, Search Strategies
DOI: 10.1080/13611267.2017.1308098
ISSN: 1361-1267
Abstract: The benefits of peer student mentorship programs are making them increasingly popular in nursing education. This manuscript reviews and synthesizes 20 articles outlining key elements, outcomes, and barriers of nursing student peer mentorship programs to allow educators to create mentorship programs that meet the needs of their students, faculty, and institution in order to foster professional development and socialization among students. Peer mentorship was used to develop students' skills in four main areas: Clinical (psychomotor and professional nursing skills), laboratory (psychomotor skills), socialization (to the post-secondary education system), and academia (study skills to enhance academic success). Mentorships were mutually beneficial for first year and upper year students in all settings. Ultimately, the skills attained through mentorships can be transferred to students' academic studies and future careers.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 34
Entry Date: 2017
Accession Number: EJ1138748
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The benefits of peer student mentorship programs are making them increasingly popular in nursing education. This manuscript reviews and synthesizes 20 articles outlining key elements, outcomes, and barriers of nursing student peer mentorship programs to allow educators to create mentorship programs that meet the needs of their students, faculty, and institution in order to foster professional development and socialization among students. Peer mentorship was used to develop students' skills in four main areas: Clinical (psychomotor and professional nursing skills), laboratory (psychomotor skills), socialization (to the post-secondary education system), and academia (study skills to enhance academic success). Mentorships were mutually beneficial for first year and upper year students in all settings. Ultimately, the skills attained through mentorships can be transferred to students' academic studies and future careers.
ISSN:1361-1267
DOI:10.1080/13611267.2017.1308098