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Exploring registered nurses' perspectives as mentors for newly qualified nurses: a qualitative interview study.
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- Experiences of Newly Graduate Nurses With Workplace Violence: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis.Journal of nursing management · 2026Review
- The importance of collegial support and a caring workplace culture for newly qualified nurses in becoming confident during their transition: a multi method study.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Barriers to Effective Clinical Experiences Among Newly Qualified Registered Nurses: A Descriptive Qualitative Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of Evidence-Based Practice-Based Mentor Nurse Training Program: A Quasi-Experimental Controlled Study Design.Worldviews on evidence-based nursing · 2025Article
- Evaluating the Effect of an Educational Session on Nursing Faculty's Willingness to Serve as Mentors.Journal of nursing management · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveExisting research has focused mostly on mentees' experiences of mentoring rather than mentors' experiences. Therefore, this study describes registered nurses' experiences of being a mentor for newly qualified nurses.
designA qualitative interview study based on semistructured individual interviews. Interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. PARTICIPANTS AND
settingA purposive sample of experienced registered nurses (n=21) from healthcare units in northern Sweden and northern Norway. Inclusion criteria were to have been a mentor to at least one newly qualified nurse, hold permanent employment of 75%-100% as a registered nurse and to be able to communicate in Swedish or Norwegian.
resultsOur study's findings suggest that being a mentor plays a crucial role in establishing safety in complex work environments. The main theme consists of three themes: feeling motivated in being a mentor; continuously developing the learning environment; and navigating obstacles and cultivating support.
conclusionBeing a mentor is a complicated role for registered nurses. The mentoring role is beneficial-ie, positive and rewarding-if facilitated sufficiently in the context of a structured organisation. This study brings a more profound understanding of and provides new insights into registered nurses' perspectives and needs regarding being a mentor and the study's findings make an important contribution to the field of nursing regarding the facilitation of mentoring.
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