Virtual Mentoring in Doctoral Nursing Education: An International Case Study.

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The Journal of nursing education Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI:10.3928/01484834-20250530-01

Teresa Gutiérrez-Alemán, Norma K Krumwiede

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Abstract

Background: There is a critical shortage of doctoral-degree nursing faculty, especially in family nursing, that necessitates innovative approaches to mentorship. Virtual mentoring offers a potential solution to bridge geographical barriers and develop the next generation of nurses.

Method: This qualitative case study, adhering to Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research, analyzed a cross-national virtual mentoring relationship between a United States-based faculty member and a Spanish doctoral student. Data sources included videoconference transcripts and reflective reports.

Results: Thematic analysis revealed four key themes characterizing the virtual mentoring relationship: (1) effective communication and collaboration; (2) constructive feedback and problem solving; (3) emotional support and professional development; and (4) creating a safe and reflective learning environment.

Conclusion: Virtual mentoring is a versatile and effective strategy to build capacity for family nursing education and research, and to address critical faculty shortages. Quality mentorship is crucial for advancing family nursing scholarship.

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护理博士教育中的虚拟指导：一个国际案例研究。

背景：有一个严重短缺的博士学位护理师资，特别是在家庭护理，这需要创新的方法来指导。虚拟指导为跨越地域障碍和培养下一代护士提供了一个潜在的解决方案。方法：这个定性案例研究，遵循定性研究报告的标准，分析了一个美国教员和一个西班牙博士生之间的跨国虚拟指导关系。数据来源包括视频会议记录和反思报告。结果：主题分析揭示了表征虚拟师徒关系的四个关键主题：(1)有效的沟通和协作；(2)建设性的反馈和解决问题；(3)情感支持与专业发展；(4)营造安全、反思的学习环境。结论：虚拟辅导是家庭护理教育和研究能力建设的一种通用和有效的策略，可以解决严重的师资短缺问题。高质量的指导对推进家庭护理奖学金至关重要。

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