Structured Peer Mentorship Enhances Self-efficacy in Nurse Practitioner Students
Abstract
Although the value of peer mentorship (PM) is evident in undergraduate programs, there is limited evidence in nurse practitioner (NP) programs. This study examines the impact of PM on self-efficacy, stress, and anxiety in NP students. First-year family NP students participated in a structured PM program, with data collected at baseline and the end of the academic year. Results showed significant improvement in self-efficacy after mentorship, but no significant changes in stress and anxiety levels. A comprehensive approach that includes academic mentorship and targeted interventions to reduce anxiety and stress in NP students is recommended.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Mentoring and Academic Development
Nursing education and management
Nursing Education
Practice
and Leadership
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Volume
- 22
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 105672–105672
- Publication date
- 16 February 2026
- Language
- EN