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The Art Of Nurse Mentoring: A Framework Of Support, Diane S. Kramer, Victoria Y. Mccue, Eve Butler, Andrea S. Prentiss, Maria M. Ojeda, Kayce K. Tugg, Vivian Fuentes, Sally Bonet

Nursing & Health Sciences Research Journal

Introduction: Nursing mentoring relationships are vital to the advancement of personal and professional growth in nursing. Mentoring has been identified as an effective method to decrease turnover resulting in retention of experienced nurses. Despite the benefits of a mentoring relationship, barriers exist in creating and cultivating a formal mentoring program in the hospital setting.

Methods: A qualitative descriptive study approach that explored nurses’ perceptions of a mentoring culture within a hospital environment. Open-ended, conversational-style interviewing techniques with a semi-structured interview guide were utilized to gain a full description of nurses’ perceptions of a mentoring culture within a hospital environment.

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Computer-Based Stroke Training Effects On Clinical Partner Knowledge Acquisition And Satisfaction, Simone Cheong

Nursing & Health Sciences Research Journal

Introduction: Primary stroke center educational requirements necessitate education of those healthcare professionals coming in contact with patients who have suffered a stroke. Clinical partners (CPs) are integral team members who often assist these patients with activities of daily living. A potential method of education is computer-based training (CBT). The purpose of this study was to measure the efficacy of CBT and clinical partners’ satisfaction with CBT as an educational tool.

Methods: CBT was implemented as a cost-effective and efficient method of providing CPs with the education necessary to care for patients suffering a stroke. Additionally, an evaluation research approach …