An Educational Program for New Graduate Nurses and Experienced Nurses as Mentors at an Academic Medical Center
Abstract
Approximately 70% of new nurses will leave their first job within 3 years. Based on the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Mentor Program, a mentorship program was conducted for new nurse mentees and mentors. The Mentor Self-Assessment, Mentoring Program Satisfaction, and the Job Satisfaction Scale were used. Job satisfaction for mentees ( N =6) increased following the program ( t =-3.53, p =.02). Mentors ( N =6) reported more experience in mentorship behaviors following the program. Mentees were satisfied with the mentorship program.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Mentoring and Academic Development
Nursing education and management
Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
- Volume
- 42
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 141–145
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN