The Value of Peer Mentorship as an Educational Strategy in Nursing

Abstract

Peer mentorship as a valuable educational strategy can be recognized for future use within all levels of nursing education and can be applied universally to teaching and learning within other health care educational settings. [J Nurs Educ. 2018;57(4):217-224.].

The Effectiveness of Peer Learning in Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Meta-Analysis

“…Traditionally, tutors or mentors are supposed to be more experienced than mentees in mentorship (Grossman, 2012). Also, Andersen and Watkins (2018) stated that the mentor is often an experienced nursing student within the program who has overcome the trials a new nursing student experiences to increase Walker et al(2016) 0.462 0.232 0.008 0.916 0.046 Brannagan et al(2013) 0.311 0.075 0.164 0.458 0.000 Ha et al(2018) -0.232 0.105 -0.437 -0.027 0.027 Iwasiw et al(1993) 0.257 0.140 -0.018 0.532 0.067 Badowski et al(2017) 0.796 0.175 0.453 1.139 0.000 Kim et al(2018) 0.663 0.174 0.322 1.005 0.000 Lakdizaji et al(2013) 0 Figure 2 Forest plots for primary studies. the benefits of peer learning.…”

“…As peer learning has been known by various names, four combined search terms were used: ''peer instruction'' OR ''peer-assisted learning'' OR ''peer learning'' OR ''peer tutoring'' AND ''nursing student'' OR ''nursing undergraduate.'' Lastly, screening of the bibliographies of review articles (Allan et al, 2008;Andersen & Watkins, 2018;Andrews & Manning, 2016;Boud, 2001;Crouch & Mazur, 2001;Crouch et al, 2007;Dennison, 2010;Green, 2001;Grossman, 2012;Lasry et al, 2008;Roberts, 2008;Stone et al, 2013) was also performed with the aim of identifying studies, which were not discovered with the electronic search. The references of all the review articles were checked manually for relevant articles, which are not indexed searching in the databases by the researcher (JH).…”

“…Peer learning methods that enhance students' own learning experiences through peer feedback are effective in increasing students' accountability and ability to acquire professional skills (Crouch, Watkins, Fagen, & Mazur, 2007;Gabriele, Holthaus, & Boulet, 2016;Lasry, Mazur, & Watkins, 2008). Peer learners help, guide, and support peer students, which allows them to build on their learning by sharing through interaction and collaboration (Andersen & Watkins, 2018) in nonthreatening situations. This learning strategy was originally produced by knowledge theorists such as Piaget and Perry (Fosnot & Perry, 1996) and has been utilized in a wide variety of scientific courses and subjects such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (Balta, Michinov, Balyimez, & Ayaz, 2017).…”

“…Effective learning methods are important for both nursing students and nursing educators, given the differences in an individual's learning capabilities and the nature of nursing curriculum. Hence, nursing educators should integrate various teaching strategies while implementing theoretical and clinical curricula (Andersen & Watkins, 2018;Dennison, 2010;Oermann, 2017).…”

Nursing students' perceptions of peer learning through cross‐cultural student‐led webinars: A qualitative study

“…Holst and Hörberg () found that peer learning created a sense of belongingness that facilitated independence and professional development. Additionally, findings from recent studies by Pålsson, Mårtensson, Leo Swenne, Ädel, and Engström () and Andersen and Watkins () indicate that peer learning facilitates an increased understanding of collaboration and leadership. Despite these positive benefits, there have also been reports of negative outcomes, such as competition among students (Stenberg & Carlson, ) and students not feeling safe or compatible with each other (Holst & Hörberg, ), that are seen to have an impact on student learning.…”