Nursing Students' Experiences as Academic and Linguistic Mentors -- Practical Participation-Based Action Research
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| Title: | Nursing Students' Experiences as Academic and Linguistic Mentors -- Practical Participation-Based Action Research |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Liv Helene Jensen, Hjørdis Frisnes, Cathrine Atundi Sødal, Marthe Lyngås Eklund, Beate Lie Sverre |
| Source: | Educational Action Research. 2024 32(4):676-694. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Nursing Students, Student Experience, Mentors, Peer Relationship, Undergraduate Students, Second Language Learning, Foreign Countries, Learning Activities, Professional Development, Individual Development, Barriers, Norwegian, Communication Skills |
| Geographic Terms: | Norway |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09650792.2023.2204531 |
| ISSN: | 0965-0792 1747-5074 |
| Abstract: | Student mentoring is increasingly visible in professional practice, and in recent years, universities have integrated peer mentoring across different programs. To provide student mentors with appropriate support and contribute to the future development and success of student mentoring, it is necessary to investigate not only the benefits afforded to mentees but also student mentors' perceptions of their experiences. This small-scale action research study was conducted with participants who were recruited from the academic language mentoring program for second language students in a Bachelor of Nursing program in Norway. Multi-stage focus group interviews were used to explore participants' early experiences of being a mentor, mentorship activities, and the impact of mentoring on personal and professional development. The multi-step method is essential in practical action research because it creates both a space for reflection and dialogues on important themes and contributes to joint learning and formation of practical knowledge. Findings suggest that student mentors perceive their experiences as academic and linguistic mentors as highly relevant to their future professional role as nurses and their future role as mentors to colleagues and students. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1438847 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Student mentoring is increasingly visible in professional practice, and in recent years, universities have integrated peer mentoring across different programs. To provide student mentors with appropriate support and contribute to the future development and success of student mentoring, it is necessary to investigate not only the benefits afforded to mentees but also student mentors' perceptions of their experiences. This small-scale action research study was conducted with participants who were recruited from the academic language mentoring program for second language students in a Bachelor of Nursing program in Norway. Multi-stage focus group interviews were used to explore participants' early experiences of being a mentor, mentorship activities, and the impact of mentoring on personal and professional development. The multi-step method is essential in practical action research because it creates both a space for reflection and dialogues on important themes and contributes to joint learning and formation of practical knowledge. Findings suggest that student mentors perceive their experiences as academic and linguistic mentors as highly relevant to their future professional role as nurses and their future role as mentors to colleagues and students. |
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| ISSN: | 0965-0792 1747-5074 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09650792.2023.2204531 |
