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Needs assessment reveals high demand for faculty-led mentoring in pre-licensure nursing students, suggesting program development.
Nursing students encounter a myriad of challenges as they prepare for licensure. This study aims to identify specific needs and mentoring preferences of pre-licensure nursing students at various stages to inform faculty-led mentoring. A needs assessment of 224 pre-licensure nursing students gathered quantitative and qualitative data on students' perceived needs, mentoring preferences, and mentorship settings. The majority expressed strong interest in faculty mentorship, preferring in-person, informal meetings with mentors, and opportunities for electronic interactions. Students identified needs related to licensure exam preparation, study strategies, and balancing academics with personal responsibilities. Faculty-led mentoring may help address academic and personal challenges faced by pre-licensure nursing students. Institutions should consider formal faculty-led mentorship programs based on student-identified needs to enhance student success. Findings can inform global pre-licensure nursing programs' faculty-led mentorship initiatives tailored around student-identified needs, and preferences for faculty mentoring.
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