Treffer: Supporting Nurse Practitioners Through Virtual and Hybrid Mentorship: Insights From Program Design and Delivery in Nova Scotia.

Title:
Supporting Nurse Practitioners Through Virtual and Hybrid Mentorship: Insights From Program Design and Delivery in Nova Scotia.
Authors:
Dunlop M; Nurse Practitioner, Fellow Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada Dalhousie University Nurse Practitioner, Fellow Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada Nova Scotia Health Halifax, NS., Lloy B; Nurse Practitioner, Fellow Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada Nova Scotia Health Halifax, NS., Laprise S; Nurse Practitioner Nova Scotia Health Halifax, NS., Cashen N; Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse IWK Health Centre Halifax, NS., Lane T; Nurse Practitioner IWK Health Centre Halifax, NS., MacDougall J; Registered Nurse Nova Scotia Health Halifax, NS., Perrin J; Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified IWK Health Centre Halifax, NS., Welcher S; Nurse Practitioner Nova Scotia Health Halifax, NS.
Source:
Nursing leadership (Toronto, Ont.) [Nurs Leadersh (Tor Ont)] 2025 Oct; Vol. 38 (2), pp. 56-68.
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: Longwoods Pub. Corp. [for the] Academy of Canadian Executive Nurses Country of Publication: Canada NLM ID: 101470760 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1929-6355 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 1910622X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Nurs Leadersh (Tor Ont) Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Original Publication: Toronto : Longwoods Pub. Corp. [for the] Academy of Canadian Executive Nurses, [2003]-
MeSH Terms:
Nurse Practitioners*/education , Nurse Practitioners*/psychology , Mentors*/psychology , Program Development*/methods , Mentoring*/methods, Nova Scotia ; Humans ; Adult ; Quality Improvement ; Female ; Male
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20251120 Date Completed: 20251120 Latest Revision: 20251120
Update Code:
20251121
DOI:
10.12927/cjnl.2025.27718
PMID:
41261752
Database:
MEDLINE

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Newly graduated nurse practitioners (NPs) often face challenges transitioning into practice due to increased responsibility, limited support and unclear role expectations. This quality improvement study examined the implementation of a mentorship program for new NPs in Nova Scotia, supported by the Nursing Innovation Fund and developed in collaboration with Nova Scotia Health, the IWK Health Center, and the Department of Health and Wellness. Ten NPs engaged in virtual or hybrid mentoring relationships. Findings highlighted six months as a critical period for role identity, with ongoing workload and support challenges noted at 12 months. Results suggest mentorship must be flexible and tailored to evolving needs.
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