By Ivette Valadez, MBA, MSN, RN and Andrea Laliberte, DNP, RN

BEING A MENTOR is often confused with being a
coach or preceptor. Their purposes are different, but
the roles are all valuable in creating the next generation of nursing leadership, especially nurse managers. Nurse managers, positioned between senior nurse leaders and frontline nursing staff, are a crucial link in meeting strategic goals. Mentoring newly hired or promoted nurse leaders, can decrease leader turnover, tardiness, and
absenteeism. Leaders who are mentored have increased motivation and commitment to their roles and organizations and are more efficient and effective. Establishing mentorship connections
supports promoting leaders from within the organization and provides tailored strategies and tools mentees can use to function successfully in their roles. Read More about the Power of Mentorship