S2 E23 Mentorship in Healthcare: Advancing Competence, Confidence, and Professional Identity

Mentorship in healthcare goes far beyond advice...it's a catalyst for confidence, competence, and career growth. In this episode, we explore how intentional mentor relationships shape resilient clinicians, strengthen the workforce, and build the next generation of healthcare leaders. References: American Nurses Association Enterprise. (2023). Benefits of mentorship in nursing: Why it's essential. Mentorship in Nursing: Benefits & Why It's Essential | ANA  Bourgualt, A. (2024). Mentoring: A strategy to foster a sense of belonging. Critical Care Nurse 44(2), 8-9. doi.org/10.4037/ccn2024701  Campbell, S.R., Campbell, R.B., Ward-Sullivan, C., (September 30, 2025) "Lead with C.A.R.E. and Jedi Wisdom: Silence Injustice, Nurses Will—With Purpose and Power" OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Vol. 30, No. 3, Manuscript 3. Doi: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol30No03Man03  Embree, J., Feley, K., Wichman, C., Howard, M., Rodriguez, T, & Mullins, C. (2026) Collaborating with nursing organizations to support research and mentoring. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 57(2), 61-64. Doi: 10.3928/00220124-20260105-04. Matchey, C., Englund, H., & MacWilliams, B. (2026). From classroom to clinical confidence: An integrative review of mentorship for new nurses. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 57(2), 65-73. Doi: 10.3928/00220124-20251114-01. Parajuli, J., Jackson, T., McLennon, S., (January 31, 2026) "Advance Care Planning: Overview and Resources for Healthcare Professionals, Patients, and Families" OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Vol. 31, No. 1, Manuscript 1. Doi:10.3912/OJIN.Vol31No01Man01 Sebastian, A., deBoer, D., Shannon, J., & Marshall, M. (2026). Mentorship of novice nursing professional development practitioners: A proposal for purposeful partnership. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 57(3), 106-108. Doi: 10.3928/00220124-20260130-01.