" What does mentoring offer?"
Mentoring offers new or novice nurses the opportunity of receiving
expert guidance in developing as a professional nurse. This might
include skills in leadership, and working collaboratively with other
nurses and/or disciplines, decision making, policy analysis and
becoming active in the profession.
" What can I discuss or ask for help with?"
Your discussions should center on your nursing career and how you
can develop in the profession and expand your practice.
" How long does it take?"
Mentoring relationships vary depending on the needs of those involved.
It is up to both parties to negotiate the length of the relationship.
This might be established prior to the commencement of the relationship
or be an ongoing negotiated process.
" What if the relationship doesn't work?"
It requires openness and honesty to identify when an relationship
is networking. Once agreed by both parities the relationship should
be terminated and the mentee can access the College Website (members
area) if they wish to establish a further mentoring relationship.
" What happens if issues come up that the
mentor can't help me with?"
You can ask your mentor to refer you to someone who may be able
to help you or seek assistance outside of your mentoring relationship.
