NCONL is partnering with the Nursing Management Institute
to provide mentors. Mentoring is a process of nurturing
the professional and personal growth of a less experienced
individual through sharing of knowledge, experiences and
insight, coaching, providing feedback and assisting in socialization
into a new role.
Give
some thought to being a mentor
Benefits to the mentor:
- Obtain
personal satisfaction - recapture some of the fulfillment
that comes from directly helping others.
- Grow
leadership skills - the best way to hone a skill is to
teach it!
- Clarify
values - re-evaluate your own leadership philopsophy.
- Reassess
career status - examine "How did I get here? Where
do I want to go from here?"
- Leave
a leadership legacy - share your knowledge and wisdom
Mentor
Application
Give
some thought to being mentored
Benefits to the mentee:
- New
knowledge, skill, and insight
- Insight
from another's experiences
- Timely
coaching and feedback
- Recognition
and support
- Acheivement
of career goals
- Opportunities
for networking and socialization
- Professional
growth and career management
- Insight
into organizational dynamics
Mentee
Application