Conference abstract
Perception of mentorship in nursing profession amongst clinical nursing students of Ladoke Akintola University of technology, Ogbomosho, Oyo State
Pan African Medical Journal - Conference Proceedings. 2022:12(6).16
Feb 2022.
doi: 10.11604/pamj-cp.2022.12.6.1239
Archived on: 16 Feb 2022
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Keywords: Mentorship, nursing practice, nursing, perception
Oral presentation
Perception of mentorship in nursing profession amongst clinical nursing students of Ladoke Akintola University of technology, Ogbomosho, Oyo State
Adepegba Folasade1,&, Agboola Victoria1, Foluso Oluwaseyi1, Arowolo Damilare2
1Faculty of Nursing, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo state, Nigeria, 2NKST Hospital, Mkar, Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria
&Corresponding author
Introduction: mentoring is a vital aspect of nursing education, leadership, and professional development. it is a process which if paid adequate attention to provides advancement in Nursing practice by instilling confidence and competence in the Nurses involved. The study aimed at assessing the perception of mentorship in nursing profession among clinical nursing students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Oyo state.
Methods: this was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study population were nursing students who were in 300 - 500level at the time of the study. The study employed a convenience sampling technique with a sample size of 196 respondents. E-questionnaires were used as a tool for data collection. Data were analyzed using Ms. Excel and presented in form of frequency tables, pie charts and graphs.
Results: the study findings showed that (86.3%) of the respondents were female and (47.1%) were 3rd-year students and (33.3%) were 5th-year students. Majority (84.3%) of the nursing students were not aware of any formal clinical mentorship in the faculty and (60%) had no interactions with mentors, even though majority (98%) of the respondents perceived mentorship as beneficial to learning, adaptation and support in the profession. (92%) stated that they have fears, concerns and desire explanations about their chosen career but only (13.7%) have mentors to discuss them with often, majority (76%) stated lack of commitment from both parties, unavailability of mentors, poor interpersonal relationship and personality differences as barriers to quality mentorship.
Conclusion: Implication to nursing: this study revealed that the perception of the clinical nursing students about mentorship in nursing is poor. The researchers recommend that the administrators of the faculty liaise with the hospital management to develop a formal mentorship program and identify more clinical mentors to improve clinical mentorship and ultimately the practice of younger nurses to facilitate professional development.
Perception of mentorship in nursing profession amongst clinical nursing students of Ladoke Akintola University of technology, Ogbomosho, Oyo State
Adepegba Folasade1,&, Agboola Victoria1, Foluso Oluwaseyi1, Arowolo Damilare2
1Faculty of Nursing, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo state, Nigeria, 2NKST Hospital, Mkar, Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria
&Corresponding author
Introduction: mentoring is a vital aspect of nursing education, leadership, and professional development. it is a process which if paid adequate attention to provides advancement in Nursing practice by instilling confidence and competence in the Nurses involved. The study aimed at assessing the perception of mentorship in nursing profession among clinical nursing students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Oyo state.
Methods: this was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study population were nursing students who were in 300 - 500level at the time of the study. The study employed a convenience sampling technique with a sample size of 196 respondents. E-questionnaires were used as a tool for data collection. Data were analyzed using Ms. Excel and presented in form of frequency tables, pie charts and graphs.
Results: the study findings showed that (86.3%) of the respondents were female and (47.1%) were 3rd-year students and (33.3%) were 5th-year students. Majority (84.3%) of the nursing students were not aware of any formal clinical mentorship in the faculty and (60%) had no interactions with mentors, even though majority (98%) of the respondents perceived mentorship as beneficial to learning, adaptation and support in the profession. (92%) stated that they have fears, concerns and desire explanations about their chosen career but only (13.7%) have mentors to discuss them with often, majority (76%) stated lack of commitment from both parties, unavailability of mentors, poor interpersonal relationship and personality differences as barriers to quality mentorship.
Conclusion: Implication to nursing: this study revealed that the perception of the clinical nursing students about mentorship in nursing is poor. The researchers recommend that the administrators of the faculty liaise with the hospital management to develop a formal mentorship program and identify more clinical mentors to improve clinical mentorship and ultimately the practice of younger nurses to facilitate professional development.
