An overview of the benefits of a mentoring program for nursing students. Brought to you by the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Author: Valerie Y. Marsh, MSN, RN

1. THE BENEFITS OF
MENTORING IN NURSING
Valerie Y. Marsh MSN, RN
University of Michigan
School of Nursing

2. 27.1% of new nurses leave
nursing in the first year
Pricewaterhouse Cooper Health Report (2007)

3. WHY?

4. Exhaustion

5. Frustration

6. Confusion

7. Nurses NEED Mentors

8. What does a mentor provide?

11. SUPPORT

12. WHEN?

13. During
School

14. After
Graduation

15. WHO WE ARE

16. The University of Michigan School of Nursing
Second Career
Alumni Mentoring Program

17. PURPOSE
Foster mentorships that help transition
second career nursing students into
the nursing profession.

18. STRATEGY
Mentors are matched with
1 students early in their
education

19. STRATEGY
Mentors help provide
2 guidance and direction
during the students
education

20. STRATEGY
Upon graduation, mentors
3 provide advice and support
to help young nurses grow

21. WHAT WE DO

22. RECRUIT MENTORS

23. TRAIN MENTORS

24. MATCH STUDENTS WITH MENTORS

25. MENTOR THE MENTORS

26. PROVIDE RESOLUTION

27. WHY WE DO IT

28. Commitment to training
the best nurses in the
country.

29. Goals of the University of Michigan
Second Career Alumni Mentoring
Program

30. Helps retain the next generation of nurses

31. Improves
leadership skills

32. Enhances career
development

33. Promotes
Diversity

34. Improves Practical Knowledge
of Young Nurses

35. Helps promote
research in the
nursing profession

36. Promotes camaraderie and trust
among nurses

37. Mentoring creates a
safety net for young
nurses when they
meet difficulties

38. Provides an
opportunity for
students to test
out ideas

39. It provides a forum for
candid feedback

40. It accelerates learning and
decreases stress ..... the mentee
is free to go forward with their
objectives

41. WHY YOU SHOULD HELP

42. Nurses are leaving the nursing
work force within the first six
months of their nursing career

43. Lack of mentors in nursing will
cause a decrease in nursing
leadership and career advancement
in the nursing profession

44. Nurses may become complacent and suffer
burn out - leaving for a different career

45. WHAT WILL MENTORING
ACCOMPLISH

46. Satisfaction
from
Helping Others

47. It
expands
the dreams
of
a new nurse
to
see the things
as
they can be in the
future

48. It creates the opportunity
to share your knowledge
and leave a legacy

49. WHAT TO DO NEXT

50. If you’ve already made the
commitment to be a mentor,
take the next step...
50

51. ...contact your mentee.
51

52. If you are unfamiliar with the
program or haven’t yet made a
commitment...
52

53. Contact the:
UM School of Nursing
Office of Academic Affairs
(734) 764-7188
Suite 1174, 400 N. Ingalls
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
53

54. For further information about mentoring
check out:
UMHS Nursing
Center for Professional Development
and Mentoring
http://www.med.umich.edu/nursing/cpdm/index.htm
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