Factors Promoting Effective Nurse Student Mentorship in Clinical Learning Environments in Finland.
Karanja, Joanne; Oule, Linah (2021)
Karanja, Joanne
Oule, Linah
2021
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202103163465
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202103163465
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Clinical placements account for at least half of the nurse training programme. For this reason, clinical mentoring plays a key role in development of future nurses to provide quality and safe health services. Effective mentoring not only support nurses in developing the required competencies but can also help in transitioning to nursing practice and subsequently retention of the nurse workforce.
The study aimed to identify the factors that promote effective nurse student mentorship in the clinical learning environment in Finland.
A literature review was conducted whereby reviewed studies were collected from Cinahl (Ebsco) and PubMed. Overall, seven articles were reviewed, and results were analyzed through inductive content analysis.
Four factors were identified as supporting effective student mentorship in the clinical learning environment: conducive learning environment, well prepared mentors, student attributes, and successful mentor-student relationship.
To improve quality of nursing education, there is need for collaboration between policy makers and nursing education and healthcare organizations to develop quality clinical training and mentorship programs. More studies involving diverse areas of nurse student clinical placements are needed to provide more insights on the overall requirements for effective mentorship programs.
The study aimed to identify the factors that promote effective nurse student mentorship in the clinical learning environment in Finland.
A literature review was conducted whereby reviewed studies were collected from Cinahl (Ebsco) and PubMed. Overall, seven articles were reviewed, and results were analyzed through inductive content analysis.
Four factors were identified as supporting effective student mentorship in the clinical learning environment: conducive learning environment, well prepared mentors, student attributes, and successful mentor-student relationship.
To improve quality of nursing education, there is need for collaboration between policy makers and nursing education and healthcare organizations to develop quality clinical training and mentorship programs. More studies involving diverse areas of nurse student clinical placements are needed to provide more insights on the overall requirements for effective mentorship programs.