Week 4

Unit 4 Mentor Interview Slide Presentation Outline

Slide 1- Title Slide- Content

· First and Last Name, Academic and Professional Credentials

· Title of assignment

· Name of institution

Slide 2- Mentor Introduction-

· Mentor’s initials (i.e., S.T.), Academic and Professional Credentials (i.e. RN, MSN, CNE)

· Current position with role responsibilities

Slide 3: Professional and Educational Background

· Did they work in another field?

· What drew them to nursing?

· Pathway to current position including education/certifications earned and membership(s) in professional organizations

Slide 4: Current Role Discussion

· Advantages to your practice role

· Challenges to your current role

Slide 5 : Mentor Selection Rationale-

· Why did you choose this nurse as a potential mentor?

· What mentorship qualities/skills/attributes do they meet?

Slide 6: Mentoring and Professional Development

· Did your mentor have a mentor(s)?

· How has having or not having a mentor impacted your mentor’s professional development?

· How does your mentor view mentorship?

· How does your mentor feel they can guide you in your professional development?

Slide 7: Mentor Advice

· What advice did your mentor give you on setting a professional path towards developing into a practice role like theirs?

Slide 8: Reflection:

· Do you feel this can be your mentor?

· Personal chemistry and conducive schedules/feasibility/suitability/agrees to be your mentor

· Fit of goals

· Skills and attributes (mentor is experienced)

Slide 9 : Conclusion

· Summary of the interview process

· Impression of the role after the interview

· Final thoughts

Slide 10: References-

· Use only if you cite sources in your presentation requiring APA in-text citations and references.

Unit 4- Mentor Interview Guide

Unit 4- Mentor Interview Guide

Ask your potential mentor the following questions. You will use the information from the interview in your Unit 4 Mentor and Slide Show Presentation Assignment. Use this document to take detailed notes or record interview answers (with permission).

1. What drew you to nursing?

2. Before you became a nurse, did you work in another field besides healthcare?

3. What is your current practice role title and role responsibilities?

4. What education, specialty certification(s), and/or memberships in professional organizations did you need to achieve your current practice role?

5. What are the advantages to your current practice role?

6. What are the challenges to your current practice role?

7. Did you (or do you) have a mentor?

8. How do you feel having or not having a mentor has impacted your professional development?

9. How do you view mentorship?

10. As my mentor, how could guide me in my professional development?

11. What advice can you give me on setting a professional path towards developing into a practice role like yours?

Created 3/2/2021