Assessing the Effects of Mentorship on Leadership Development Among Nursing Professionals in Hospitals
Posted: May 03, 2023
Abstract
This comprehensive study investigates the multifaceted effects of structured mentorship programs on leadership development among nursing professionals within hospital settings. While mentorship has long been recognized as beneficial in nursing education, its specific impact on cultivating leadership competencies across different career stages remains underexplored. Our research employs a novel mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative leadership competency assessments with qualitative phenomenological analysis of mentorship experiences. We developed and validated the Nursing Leadership Mentorship Impact Scale (NLMIS), a specialized instrument measuring leadership growth across eight dimensions including clinical decision-making authority, interdisciplinary collaboration, resource allocation proficiency, and ethical leadership. The study followed 347 nursing professionals across three hospital systems over 24 months, tracking leadership development through multiple assessment points. Our findings reveal that structured mentorship programs significantly accelerate leadership competency development, particularly in mid-career nurses (5-10 years experience), with a 42
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