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AIM: This study aimed to describe the perceived impact of mentorship on career satisfaction and advancement for underrepresented nursing faculty. BACKGROUND: Mentoring contributes to career development through a continuous learning process and support for role development. METHOD: Fifteen underrepresented nurse faculty in academia comprised the sample for this qualitative phenomenological study. RESULTS: Themes of career advancement and satisfaction related to mentorship included personal and professional growth, retention, lost opportunities, isolation, and multilayered mentoring. CONCLUSION: Results of this study may be used to support the development of multilayered mentorship programs to meet the unique needs of underrepresented nurse faculty and improve diversity in nursing education.
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