Culturally diverse newly graduated registered nurses' lived experience of being mentored : a phenomenological study

Material Information

Title:
Culturally diverse newly graduated registered nurses' lived experience of being mentored : a phenomenological study
Series Title:
Barry University Dissertations -- College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Creator:
Hart, Margaret Faith
Place of Publication:
Miami, Fla.
Publisher:
Barry University
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Physical Description:
xi, 197 leaves ; 28 cm

Thesis/Dissertation Information

Degree Disciplines:
Nursing

Notes

Abstract:
Mentors have lasting influence on the socialization and commitment of nurses throughout their careers. The purpose of the study was to explore culturally diverse newly graduated nurses’ lived experience of being mentored Thirteen RNs from five South Florida Hospitals who were post-graduation 6 months to 2 years were interviewed. Participants’ validation of transcripts served as member checks. Van Manen’s phenomenological methodology guided the analysis. Four essential themes emerged, Stumbling, Connecting, Becoming, and Being. The theory of transition elucidated the challenges of change from student nurse to professional nurse. Positive mentoring had a significant role that mitigated the graduates’ intense distress during transition. The study supports the need for mentoring culturally diverse new graduates in transition.
Thesis:
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2007.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 147-165).

Record Information

Source Institution:
Barry University
Holding Location:
Barry University Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
Copyright Margaret Faith Hart. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
Resource Identifier:
RT86.45.H37 2007_HartMargaret ( BU-Local )
Classification:
RT86.45.H37 2007 ( lcc )

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