Abstract

Transition into a nursing program requires resiliency to quickly adjust to a new level of academic rigor, higher expectations, and novel experiences. The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of a collaborative peer-to-peer mentoring program on resiliency among transitioning students into a baccalaureate nursing program.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Tina Antill Keener, PhD, MBA, CPNP and Susan R. McKenrick, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC - School of Nursing, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha Rho

Lead Author Affiliation

West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Mentoring, Resilience, Undergraduate Students

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Bouncing back: A peer-to-peer mentoring program promoting resiliency among entry level nursing students

Washington, DC, USA

Transition into a nursing program requires resiliency to quickly adjust to a new level of academic rigor, higher expectations, and novel experiences. The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of a collaborative peer-to-peer mentoring program on resiliency among transitioning students into a baccalaureate nursing program.