Modeling Mentorship and Collaboration for BSN and MSN Students in a Community Clinical Practicum

Abstract

<H4>ABSTRACT</H4> <P>This project uses an innovative approach to facilitate mentorship and collaboration among BSN and MSN students within a community health practice environment. In a pilot test using a clinical model, graduate and undergraduate students were matched as mentors and mentees. These students worked with faculty and clinic staff to develop a mentorship network and effective collaborative practice within an interdisciplinary team, while implementing health promotion education programs for clinic clients. Ten students participated in the process and evaluated it as effective and valuable in the development of professional roles, as well as in validating the model variables used in the project.</P> <H4>AUTHORS</H4> <P>Received: March 8, 2004</P> <P>Accepted: May 18, 2004</P> <P>Dr. Lloyd is Associate Professor, Graduate Program in Nursing, and Dr. Bristol is Associate Professor, Undergraduate Program in Nursing, Loma Linda University, School of Nursing, Loma Linda, California.</P> <P>Address correspondence to Susan Lloyd, PhD, RN, CNS, Associate Professor, Graduate Program in Nursing, Loma Linda University, School of Nursing, Loma Linda, CA 92350; e-mail: <A HREF="mailto:slloyd@llu.edu">slloyd@llu.edu</A>.</P>