Abstract
Leadership competences and confidence can be built in the nursing profession with the help of powerful role models and mentoring. Our narratives describe an experimental journey, demanding commitment, generosity, and dedication. The mentorship process moved us through three developmental phases: (1) recognition and development, (2) emerging mentee's independence, and (3) letting go, which strongly relates to other growing processes of a living organ.
Mentee: I felt shy to talk about my own challenges and obstacles; it was easier to listen and secretly mirror me in her steps. But then came a turning point. I felt strength and courage to express myself. Now Alison started giving out assignments, for me to complete between our meetings, and the magic began.
Mentor: When we first met, I knew that she had passion and a sense of mission. My job was to help her recognize, articulate, and celebrate this gift she was given. I could see Margret moving from needing to check out my views about what she should do to telling me what she had decided to do and what did I think about it!
Mentee: Trust does not come instantly. It takes time and effort, but it is worth it. I feel the effect of having a motivating communication with a successful leader in the nursing profession. I feel the impact of urging myself to speak up. Last, but not least, I perceive the importance of a good role model and am aware of what kind of role model I want to be.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Mentoring in Nursing through Narrative Stories Across the World |
| Editors | Nancy Rollins Gantz, Thóra B. Hafsteinsdóttir |
| Place of Publication | Cham, Switzerland |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 185-191 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031252044 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783031252037 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Keywords
- Competences
- Confidence
- Connection
- Mentoring
- Trust