Facilitator
Teacher
Guide
Counselor
Sponsor
Benefactor
Coach
Friend
Advisor
The mentor and the mentee enter into a long term, two-way
relationship that involves an expert and novice. The mentor
provides sponsorship, guidance, education, and personal assistance.
A mentor facilitates the mentee in achieving security in role
transition and progression in nursing practice and professionalism.
Find a Mentor
1. What are my career goals and dreams?
2. What level am I in my nursing practice - novice, advanced
beginner?
3. Who are nurses whom I admire and have achieved those goals
I aspire to?
4. Is this person accessible to me?
5. Do I have the time to devote to this relationship?
6. What do I hope to gain from this relationship?
7. Where can I find our more about finding a mentor?
Be a Mentor
1. Why do I want to be a mentor?
2. At what level is my practice/professional development?
3. What do I hope to gain from this relationship?
4. Do I have time to devote to this relationship?
5. Where can I learn more about this type of relationship?
6. How do I make myself accessible to those searching for
mentors?
