White Paper - Best Practices for Mentoring: Competencies to Support the Next Generation of Nurses
by Dr. Christi Doherty DNP, RNC-OB, CNE, CHSE, CDP, Executive Director, Nursing & i-Human Patients | March 7, 2022
While most students experience excitement and relief when graduating from nursing school, many nurses preparing for the NCLEX® and entering the workforce are leaving behind a critical driver of their past success: faculty guidance and peer encouragement. So, how can nurses find the support and community they need? A clear answer is mentorship.
In the new Kaplan Nursing white paper, “Best Practices for Mentoring: Competencies to Support the Next Generation of Nurses” I take a deep dive into exploring the definition of mentoring, describing techniques to develop mentoring relationships, and identifying best practices for successful mentoring outcomes.
DOWNLOAD "Best Practices for Mentoring: Competencies to Support the Next Generation of Nurses" to read the white paper.
The white paper offers detailed information and analysis around:
- The fundamentals of mentoring
- Techniques for developing a mentoring relationship
- Best practices and competencies of the mentor
- Mentee responsibilities
“The value in getting the mentoring relationship started quickly, with a firm foundation, is that the work is accomplished in a timely fashion, strengths and weaknesses are identified early, and confidence and perspectives are enhanced for both the mentee and the mentor.”
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Dr. Christi Doherty is the Executive Director of Nursing & i-Human Patients at Kaplan North America. Dr. Doherty is a skilled researcher, valued professor of nursing, experienced clinical nurse, and designer of virtual simulations. She has earned certifications in nursing education, healthcare simulation education, diversity, and inpatient obstetrics. Dr. Doherty has published several books and journal articles and presented nationally and internationally on diverse subjects such as clinical judgment, mentorship, simulation, and students' engagement in statistics and informatics.