Bedside Mentorship Programs: A Pathway to Supporting New Graduate Nurses.

Abstract

Nurse mentorship programs play a vital role in enhancing clinical decision-making and nursing satisfaction while fostering a safer and more supportive work environment. When integrated with nurse residency programs, mentorship provides invaluable emotional and moral support to new nurses, ensuring their well-being and helping to promote a balanced work-life dynamic. This evidence-based practice project focused on acute care new graduate nurses; implementing a nurse mentorship program that concluded to improve nurse satisfaction and overall well-being providing a safe nurse work environment.