| Title |
Peacock, Jereesha MSN 2025 |
| Alternative Title |
Empowering Rural Nurses: The Impact of Mentor Training on Confidence in Indian Health Service Facilities |
| Creator |
Peacock, Jereesha |
| Collection Name |
Master of Nursing (MSN) |
| Description |
This collection features Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) project papers and posters submitted by graduate students as part of the requirements for degree completion. These projects represent applied research and evidence-based practice initiatives addressing a wide range of topics in clinical care, nursing education, healthcare systems, and community health. Each paper demonstrates the integration of advanced nursing knowledge, critical analysis, and practical solutions to contemporary challenges in healthcare. |
| Abstract |
Purposes/Aims: This project explores the potential impact of implementing a structured; mentorship program by training nurse mentors to enhance nurse confidence in rural Indian; Health Service (IHS) facilities, where staff retention and job satisfaction are ongoing challenges.; Rationale/Background: Rural IHS facilities face persistent staffing shortages, professional; isolation, and high turnover rates, which can negatively impact nurse confidence and patient; care. Research suggests that structured mentorship programs improve job satisfaction, retention,; and professional development; however, there is limited evidence regarding their effectiveness in; rural IHS settings.; Methods: The mentorship program will follow the Model for Evidence-Based Practice Change,; training nurse mentors in communication, leadership, and mentorship skills. A three-month pilot; program is proposed, during which selected nurse mentors undergo structured training and; assessment. Pre- and post-surveys will evaluate changes in their confidence as mentors and their; preparedness to support mentees in rural IHS facilities.; Results: Anticipated outcomes include increased nurse mentor confidence, improved job; satisfaction, and more substantial retention within IHS facilities. The mentorship program is; expected to create a supportive professional environment, develop leadership, and reduce; burnout among rural nurses.; Conclusions: Establishing a structured mentorship program within IHS facilities can enhance; nurse confidence, improve retention, and strengthen the quality of person-centered care provided; to Native American communities. |
| Subject |
Job satisfaction; Nurses--In-service training; Mentoring in nursing |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2025 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
39 page pdf |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Master of Science in Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6mf5kjg |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
154091 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6mf5kjg |
