Passion and ability: Mentoring in a Doctorate of Nursing Practice programme

The mentoring role for DNP projects

“…Guidance in scholarly writing relevant to the project requires timely, thorough, substantive constructive feedback. 5 Both project and practice mentors need to have knowledge of, and be committed to adhering to, any applicable project guidelines. 5 Although practice mentors bring varying expertise and skills to the DNP project team, there are traits that all practice mentors ideally possess.…”

“…5 Both project and practice mentors need to have knowledge of, and be committed to adhering to, any applicable project guidelines. 5 Although practice mentors bring varying expertise and skills to the DNP project team, there are traits that all practice mentors ideally possess. Practice mentors should have a strong knowledge of one or more aspects of the DNP project.…”

“…They respect the students they work with and the practice doctoral degree for nurses in general. 5 Great mentors come with a positive attitude, are invested in the project and the student's success, value collaboration, and use an individualized approach to mentor the student. 5 Mentors should also be caring, empathetic, and available to the student.…”

“…5 Great mentors come with a positive attitude, are invested in the project and the student's success, value collaboration, and use an individualized approach to mentor the student. 5 Mentors should also be caring, empathetic, and available to the student. 5 Time is a precious commodity in both academia and practice, and effective mentoring takes time.…”

“…5 Mentors should also be caring, empathetic, and available to the student. 5 Time is a precious commodity in both academia and practice, and effective mentoring takes time. Hence, mentors must ensure they have the time, experience, desire, and ability to mentor well.…”