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Show Empowering Rural Nurses: The Impact of Mentor Training on Confidence in Indian Health Service Facilities •. BACKGROUND Structured Mentorship in Rural Healthcare Jereesha Peacock, BSN, RN, MSN Student Anne Kendrick, DNP, RN, CNE Trudy Dash, MSN, RN INTERVENTIONS • This project aims to train nurse mentors and explore the impact on nurse confidence.1 Step 1: Secure leadership/stakeholder support • Nurses in rural Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities face high turnover, professional isolation, and limited resources, which reduce confidence and job satisfaction. Step 2: Distribute mentor recruitment flyer • High nurse turnover in rural IHS facilities undermines care quality.2 Step 4: Pair mentors and mentees Step 5: Provide biweekly support/check-ins Step 6: Collect post-surveys Step 3: Conduct pre-survey and mentor training Step 7: Evaluate outcomes and plan for sustainability • Limited research exists for rural mentorship in IHS settings.1 • Research supports structured mentorship programs as a means to improve retention and nurse confidence. • Mentorship enhances leadership, communication, and retention.3 METHODS The framework used was the Model for Evidence-Based Practice Change.5 Deliverables: • Pre- and post-surveys on mentor confidence IMPACTS • Mentorship can boost mentor confidence and satisfaction by offering structured support and training.² • A mentor program can improve nurse retention by reducing isolation and promoting a supportive work environment.¹ • Training can strengthen leadership and communication by enhancing mentors' ability to guide and collaborate.3 • Supportive mentoring can improve patient care by increasing nurse confidence and consistency.4 • The model can guide future rural programs by providing a replicable approach to improve staff development.⁶ • Stakeholder presentation • Mentor training materials CONCLUSIONS • Recruitment flyer • Program timeline • A structured mentorship program can significantly enhance nurse confidence and retention in rural IHS facilities. REFERENCES 1Yusandra, E., & Diana, H. A. H. (2022). Effectiveness of mentorship program for nurse retention, job satisfaction, and intention to stay. The Malaysian Journal of Nursing, 14(2), 38-45. https://doi.org/10.31674/mjn.2022.v14i02.007 2Weng, R. H., Huang, C. Y., Tsai, W. C., & Chang, L. Y. (2019). Exploring the impact of mentoring functions on job satisfaction and organizational commitment of new staff nurses. BMC Health Services Research, 10, 240. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-10-240 3Kramer, D. S., McCue, V. Y., Butler, E., Prentiss, A. S., Ojeda, M. M., Tugg, K. K., Fuentes, V., & Bonet, S. (2021). The art of nurse mentoring: A framework of support. Nursing and Health Sciences Research Journal, 4(1), 16-25. https://doi.org/10.55481/2578-3750.1097 4Horner D. K. (2020). Mentoring: Positively influencing job satisfaction and retention of new hire nurse practitioners. Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing, 37(1), 7–22. https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000169 5Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2023). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. 6Kawar, L. N., Lynes, L. C., Dunbar, G. B., Mendoza, R. G., Tsai, Q., & Do, L. (2021). The power of mentoring clinical nurses: A strategy to advance nursing research. International Journal for Human Caring, 25(2), 100–109. https://doi.org/10.20467/HumanCaring-D-20-00037 Relevant picture, graph or data set goes here • By addressing unique challenges such as isolation and resource scarcity, mentorship offers professional growth, builds community, and can improve patient care outcomes in underserved Native American communities. • Training mentors builds their readiness and skills, helping them succeed in supporting others. |
