Title

African American Nursing Students' Perceptions About Mentoring

Keywords

Academic Success; African American; Ethnic Minority; Mentoring; Nursing Students; Student Retention

Abstract

Aim. This pilot study described African American nursing students' perceptions of mentoring. Background. The number of African American nurses in the United States is far less than desired. Part of the problem is due to attrition of this student group within nursing education programs. Mentoring has been identified as a factor that contributes to academic success, yet questions about the specific characteristics of successful mentoring programs remain. Method. A qualitative approach was used to investigate students' views about the role of a mentoring program at their respective schools of nursing. Twenty-six students participated in one semi-structured, face-to-face interview. Data were analyzed using the constant comparative method to inductively review, code, and categorize data within themes. Results. Themes that emerged included role models, tricks of the trade, feelings, and someone who looks like me. Conclusion. Results resonate with previous research and lend support for mentoring among minority nursing students.

Publication Date

5-1-2013

Publication Title

Nursing Education Perspectives

Volume

34

Issue

3

Number of Pages

173-177

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.5480/1536-5026-34.3.173

Socpus ID

84879944819 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84879944819

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