Morgan State University Nursing Alumni Association Mentor Program Tutorial

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Table of contentsI. Mission/VisionII. Graduate ProgramIII. Alumni AssociationIV. Mentor ProgramV. The Role of a Professional NurseVI. Nursing Student LeadershipVII. Special SituationsVIII. Gender IssuesIX. Lifestyle/Living ExperiencesX. Budgeting and Time ManagementXI. Campus and Community ResourcesXII. HESI/NCLEXXIII. Anticipatory Guidance

CONCLUSION

Introduction• When you begin:

– You will read the information on the slide

– Allow ample time for yourself to ensure you understand the information on the slide before you click to the next portion

• What you will need:– A pen and paper will be provided for note taking.

– There is no time limit to this tutorial, so take your time and do your best.

– The most important tool to bring…. YOUR BRAIN!

How to begin?• This tutorial was devised to ensure your knowledge of becoming a

mentor is at its best.

• The sections are divided into chapters that are most important for you to know about mentoring at Morgan State University.

• At the conclusion of each chapter in this tutorial, multiple choice questions will be given to make sure you fully understood the information provided.

• You will be able to immediately check your answer, which will be located at the bottom right corner of the slide. Please answer the question then check to see if it is the correct answer.

I. Mission/Vision• The Morgan State University Nursing Alumni Mentoring Program

was created for undergraduate nursing students.

• The mentor handbook will be a guide for the mentor to support the undergraduate nursing student in the successful completion of the nursing program.

• Supporting and promoting a mentorship program for the undergraduate program at Morgan State University will not only enhance their learning abilities and educational path, but will also leave a legacy to support the healthcare knowledge and professionalism in the undergraduate nursing program, as well as benefit Morgan State University as a whole.

I. Mission/Vision continued

• The mentor handbook will provide information that will help the mentor – guide the student in her/his personal growth – transition to the professional nursing role– develop leadership capacity through meaningful participation

in professional nursing organizations – access the needed resources, on and off campus, to meet their

personal and academic needs.

• The mentor will gain capacity and ability to navigate around obstacles and pitfalls by making the journey through the MSU nursing program as smooth as possible.

I. Multiple Choice & Fill in the blank

1. Morgan State University Nursing Alumni Mentoring Program was created for __________________.

A. Undergraduate Nursing StudentsB. Faculty/StaffC. Graduate Nursing StudentsD. Alumni

2. Morgan State University Nursing Alumni Mentoring Program will pair ___________ & ____________

Answer 1. AAnswer 2. undergrad nursing students & Alumni mentor

I. Multiple ChoiceChoose which option does NOT belong

The handbook will provide information to: A. Help the mentor guide the student in her/his

personal growth B. Guide the faculty through the undergraduate

nursing program.C. Develop leadership capacity through meaningful

participation in professional nursing organizations

D. Access the needed resources, on and off campus, to meet their personal and academic needs.

Answer: B

II. The Morgan State University Graduate Program

• The Morgan State University nursing program began in 2008. Both Graduate and undergraduate programs began in order to address the need for trained nursing professionals in the community.

• The MSU Nursing Program also has the unique opportunity to address disparities in trained nursing professionals among minority populations.

II. The Morgan State University Nursing Alumni Association

• The MSU Nursing Alumni Association is in the early stages of development. Initial by-laws are available and the process of integration of the association to the University's system is ongoing.

• The main objectives of the association are to:– provide opportunities for students and alumni to network– enhance the status of the nursing program in the

community– increase student recruitment through enhanced visibility

and financial support– maintain the Nursing Student Support website (NSSP)

II. Multiple ChoiceChoose which Does NOT Belong:

The main objectives of the MSU nursing association are to:A. Meet a quota of nursing students at Morgan State

UniversityB. Enhance the status of the nursing program in the

communityC. Increase student recruitment through enhanced

visibility and financial supportD. Maintain the Nursing Student Support website

Answer: A

II. Multiple Choice The nursing program here at Morgan State University began in what year

?A. 2001B. 1988C. 2008D. 2010

The MSU Nursing Program also has the unique opportunity to address disparities in trained nursing professionals among ______ _______.

A. All ethnicitiesB. Minority populationC. Hispanic AmericansD. African Americans

Answer 1. CAnswer 2. B

III. The MSU Mentoring Program

• MSU Alumni Association Mentoring Committee Responsibilities:

• Recruiting Alumni and students• Pairing students and mentors• Developing tools to evaluate effectiveness of the

program• Working with improvements based on suggestions

and feedback

MSU Mentorship Program Flowchart

MSU Alumni Nursing Association MentorshipHandbook

Mentor fills out application Mentee fills out application

Mentor submits application

Mentor Signs mentorship confidentiality agreement forms

Mentor completes online tutorial

Mentee submits application

Mentee – Signs mentorship confidentiality agreement forms

Mentor & Mentee are paired up

Program Coordinator – Sends mentee contact information to Mentor

Mentor sets up first meeting date/location with mentee

Mentee – Completes Pre-Mentorship survey

Mentor/Mentee – OngoingFollow up Surveys &

Mentor and Mentee complete successful mentoring sessions

Mentor – tracks meetings and appointments

Mentee – Completes mentoring activities

Exit forms are completed and turned in for evaluation

III. The MSU Nursing Alumni Association continued…

• The Mentor must be apart of the MSU Alumni Nursing Association and complete the following forms to participate in the mentorship program.– Mentorship application form– Mentorship entrance / exit form– Mentorship Interaction form– Confidentiality Agreement form– Termination Form

• The mentee must also complete the following forms in order to be paired with a mentor:• Mentee application form• Mentee entrance/exit form• Mentee interaction form• Mentee survey form• Mentee confidentiality form• Termination form

III. Choose which option does NOT belong

The Morgan State University Nursing Alumni Association Mentoring Committees Responsibilities include:

A. Recruiting Alumni and studentsB. Pairing students and mentorsC. Developing tools to evaluate effectiveness of the programD. Sharing confidential information from the mentor and/or student with faculty.

Answer: D

III. Multiple Choice

The important forms that must be completed throughout the different stages of the mentoring process include:

A. Mentor/Mentee application form, Follow up form, Exit form, and Mentor survey form.

B. Mentor/Mentee application form, Interaction form, Entrance &Exit form, and Confidentiality form.

C. Mentorship application form, Follow up form, Mentorship survey form, and Termination Form

D. Mentor/Mentee application form, Interaction Form, Entrance & Exit form, Confidentiality form, and Termination form.

Answer: D.

IV. Role of the Mentor

• The mentor must have an accurate understanding of the boundaries of their relationship with the student and delineate appropriate and inappropriate interactions.

• The mentor will have a better understanding of their role as an experienced adviser and supporter of the mentee.

IV. Role of the Mentor II

• Mentor by definition is a senior or experienced person in a company or organization who gives guidance and training to a junior colleague.

• A mentor may provide guidance, motivation, emotional support, and role modeling.

• They also help with exploring careers, setting goals, developing contacts, and identifying resources.

IV. Role of a Mentor continued..

• The mentor role may change as the needs of the mentee changes. A few roles carried out by the mentor are:– Advocate– Guide– Companion– Good listener– Skills developer– Teacher– Counselor– & Motivator

IV. Multiple Choice

What is the role of the mentor? A. Give advice about financial matters.B. Take responsibility to initiate the relationshipC. Be a surrogate parentD. Judge your group members based on their background or ideas

A mentor can be:A. A trusted counselor B. A faculty memberC. An alumniD. All the above

Answer 1. B

Answer 2. D.

IV. Multiple Choice

Select the correct attribute of a role model:A. ExpertB. TherapistC. CoachD. Parent

Answer: C

V. The Role Of A Professional Nurse

The nursing field requires one to be able to quickly adapt to change.

The mentor will be given tools to assist the student to manage change effectively throughout their nursing education.

• Helping students to apply information learned to create new attitudes, skills and behaviors that lead to change

• Convey an understanding that greater readiness leads to better success and real change develops over time

• Assisting student to clearly understand the expectations of the nursing program

• Helping the student to create a vision and develop a strategic plan during change

V. The Role Of A Professional Nurse

• The mentor will:– Help students to apply information learned

to create new attitudes, skills and behaviors that lead to change

– Convey an understanding that greater readiness leads to better success and real change develops over time

– Assist student to clearly understand the expectations of the nursing program

– Help the student to create a vision and develop a strategic plan during change

V. Multiple Choice

The nursing field requires one to be able to quickly adapt to _________.A. ChangeB. LifeC. EverythingD. Daily routine

How do you help students with critical thinking skills? A. Role playB. Life experienceC. Ask "What would you do questions”D. A &C

Answer 1. AAnswer 2. D

V. Multiple choice

How much time should you spend with the student? A. You should keep in contact at least once a week

B. Once a month is appropriatedC. Every day: by phone, email, or in personD. First day of semester & last day to

follow up

Answer: A

VI. Mentoring Student Leadership

Nurses are in a distinct position to influence healthcare policy and legislation.

Nursing has the responsibility to encourage and support new members of the profession, as they become competent clinicians and leaders.

Mentoring Student Leadership

Mentors assist students to: Develop leadership as well as clinical skills Stay current on latest technology Become familiar with healthcare policies/laws Develop strong leadership characteristics Understand leadership theories (transformational,

dynamic, leader-follower relationship)

VI. Multiple ChoiceChoose which does NOT belong

Mentors assist students to: A. Develop leadership as well as clinical skillsB. Stay current on latest technologyC. Get no less than an A on all assignmentsD. Develop strong leadership characteristics

Answer: C.

VI. Multiple Choice

Nurses are in a distinct position to influence healthcare policy and _______.

A. LawsB. LegislationC. Nursing D. Ethics

Answer: B

VII. Special Situations

Mentors have the responsibility and privilege to help students succeed by helping them to navigate through complex issues that may arise while in the nursing program.

Special Situations are important because a mentor may encounter these conditions during their mentoring experience.

The Scenarios that will be used through out the handbook will be used to illustrate how to rapidly intervene and mobilize appropriate resources.

VII. Special Situations continued..

The special situations the mentor may encounter will focus on : - Enhancing mentors’ knowledge of possible complex

issues that could derail the student’s possibility of graduation (interaction of social, financial, and/or academic matters).

- Supporting the mentors in providing adequate guidance, recommendation, and resources to assist students with monumental obstacles.

VII. Multiple Choice

What are the stages of grieving for a nursing student that lost a family member?

A. Delusional, irrational thoughts, suicidal, and, homicidal ideationsB. Denial, anger, bargaining, and, depressionC. Interacting, hilarious, acceptance, and terminationD. Insubordination, disrespectful, dishonest, and unprofessional behavior

Answer : B

VII. Scenario A student is planning to withdraw from the nursing program due

to hardship. What type of documentation would they require to submit to Mrs. Richbery?

A. A leave and withdrawal form from Jenkins building room 308A.

B. Sick note from their physician stating the beginning and end of the absence.

C. Verbally notify Dean of Nursing program and course coordinator before starting the leave of absence.

D. Stay at home until the hardship is over, then return back to school with proper documentation of the absence. Answer: A.

VII. Multiple Choice

A freshman at MSU was diagnosed with seizure activities. What information about the university would be most beneficial to this student?

A. The financial aid office located at Montebello complex room A124B. Mrs. Richbery’s office located at Jenkins Building 308A C. The list of local hospitals designated for clinical rotations D. Healthcare center on campus, nearest emergency room

Answer: D

VIII. Gender Issues

• Important aspects relating to gender issues are:– Lingering stereotypes– Minority men in nursing– Mentor-mentee gender interactions

• It will also include the history of men in nursing and their role.

VIII. Gender Issues continued..• Throughout the world today, more men are entering the field of

nursing and there is a major push to delete the stereotype that nurses are women.

• The Mentor- Mentee interaction is important and it is necessary to establish a good rapport between both parties to ensure a successful experience is occurring.

• Mentoring relationships are typically intense, close, interactive and sometimes immensely complex.

• When a mentor and mentee are paired where differences exist, i.e. gender, problems sometimes arise.

VIII. Multiple choice

The Mentor- Mentee interaction is important and it is necessary to establish a good _______ between both parties.

A. EnergyB. RapportC. BondD. Tie

.

Answer: B

VIII. Multiple ChoiceChoose What Does NOT Belong.

What are the characteristics of a good mentor?A. HelpfulB. Positive C. EncouragingD. Doubtful

Answer: D

IX. LIFESTYLE/LIVING EXPERIENCES

Many nursing students are considered ‘non-traditional’.

The mentor will be able to place the student in the appropriate context for his/her assistance.

Areas to be addressed include:– Diverse Social/Cultural Backgrounds– Stress management/Emotional concerns/Experiencing

Depression– Studying– Health and exercise– Relaxation– Sleep– Nutrition

IX. Lifestyle/Living Experiences continued..

• Diversity is prevalent here at Morgan State University. The nursing students in this population will be described by there different social/cultural backgrounds; including individuals from various countries and regions in the world.

• Stress management is an important topic addressed in the handbook because it is not uncommon for students to have emotional concerns or feel over worked, pressure or even anxiety when it comes to studying or preparing for an exam.

• It is also essential to educate undergraduate students on the importance of studying, health/exercise and sleep; which are vital to improving grades and a sense of well being.

IX. Multiple ChoiceThe student tells you they have just won a week’s vacation all expenses paid,

and they plan to leave on Sunday, one week prior to their HESI exams. As their mentor you advise them to:

A. Take a load off and have some fun, you need to relax so you can be mentally

ready for the HESI exams the following week

B. You need to think carefully about the importance of the HESI exam if you plan to graduate on schedule. However, the choice is yours

C. Postpone the trip until you have completed the HESI exams and course work for the semester

D. Go ahead and have a good time, I did the same thing when I was in nursing school. It was just to get away in the midst of everything

Answer: C.

IX. Multiple ChoiceYou discover that your student only sleeps three to four hours a night,

because he spends all his time studying and is overwhelmed by the volume of the material. What action as his mentor would you propose?

A. Suggest that he joins a studying group with other students to break down the information and discuss it, maybe meet twice a week

B. Suggest using index card to write down the important subheadings to help focus his studying, there are so many different systems of the body

C. Ask him about his studying habits and suggest changes that might help; e.g., does he study with the TV on, or where does he study.

D. Advise him to space out his reading and start early so he does not become overwhelmed because to the large volume of work

Answer: C

IX. Multiple Choice

Your student tells you that his schedule is so busy that some days he only eats one meal a day and usually it is on the run. As his mentor your action should be to:

A. Inform him about the importance of eating food containing vitamins that helps your body maintain optimum brain and immune system functions

B. Tell him about the fruits and vegetables recommended daily by the CDC to keep our bodies health and vibrant

C. Encourage him to drink a minimum of 6-8 glasses of water daily, that will keep his system running and prevent sluggishness

D. Tell him to include vitamin C and carry an energy bar to make up for the missed meals Answer: A

X. Budgeting and Time Management• The mentor handbook will provide the mentor with the

resources to:o Assist students with budgeting and time management

o Support and guide students in establishing back up plans for

work, school, and family

o Direct the student to budgeting and time management resources e.g. Studentfinancedomain.com, resources at the book store, and Morgan State University’s class in strategies for student success

o Guide students as to where to find campus resources and contacts

o Guide and reinforce students time management efforts

X. Multiple Choice

The mentee wants to take a class that will assist him/her in managing her time better. What options are available to him/her. Check all that apply

A. The student services centerB. The library

C. Counseling Center D. Department: ORSW- strategies for student

successE. C and D

Answer: E

X. Multiple Choice

Resources for student success can be obtained from the following. Check all that apply

A. Dollar StoreB. Morgan State university book storeC. Online: e.g. www.studentfinance.com,

www.fafsa.ed.govD. all of the above

Answer: D

X. Multiple Choice

Where can a student find information on campus about budgeting and financial aid alternatives?

A. Financial aid office B. Parents

C. FacultyD. Library

Answer: A

XI. Campus and CommunityRESOURCES

The mentor will with help guide the undergraduate nursing student with the necessary tools and resources around the campus and community to benefit from.

The first portion of the resources offered is Office of Residence Life, which is important for the mentor and undergraduate student. This includes:

– Technology Services– Health Services– Counseling Services– Safety and Security– Bookstore– Baltimore City Hospitals

XI. Campus and CommunityRESOURCES

The mentor is also involved with the educational aspects of mentoring. They will be able to provide the mentee with information on:

– Schools and colleges– Departmental directory– University library– University Honor Program

XI. Campus and CommunityRESOURCES continued

The other resources that will be included in the handbook will provide adequate information on locations, directions and transportation at Morgan State University.

This will include:– Off-Campus Housing– Parking and Parking Restrictions– Public and Campus Transportation– Baltimore City Attractions

XI. Multiple ChoiceChoose Which Does NOT Belong

The Office of Residence Life is important for the mentor and undergraduate student because it includes:

A. Health ServiceB. World wide HospitalsC. BookstoreD. Counseling services

Answer: B

XI. Multiple Choice

The information on locations, directions and transportation at Morgan State University include:

A. Off-Campus HousingB. Parking and Parking RestrictionC. Local County HospitalsD. Baltimore City Attractions

Answer: C

XII. Ensuring Student Success: HESI and NCLEX

• Health Education Systems, Inc (HESI): Are examinations that are often being administered to nursing students to evaluate the curricular program and to provide evidence that the curriculum may need to be changed or modified.

• HESI exams are an integral component of progressing through the Morgan State University nursing program.

• The NCLEX is a mandatory computerized exam that the

nursing student must pass to obtain state licensure

XII. Ensuring Student Success: HESI and NCLEX

• The NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) is an examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States.

• The mentors will use the HESI/NCLEX portion to help the student

understand the importance of these exams in their academic and professional life.

• There are several websites that the mentor may review to assist the nursing student by providing exam simulators. The students can also use these sites independently.

• The mentor also needs to be aware of general test taking strategies.

XII. Multiple Choice

The NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) is __________.

A. an examination for the licensing of nurses in the worldB. an examination for the licensing of nurses in

the United StatesC. a test that decides if you are capable of being a

nurse in the United StatesD. an test for the licensing of healthcare professionals

in the United States

Answer: B

XII. Multiple Choice

HESI stands for:

A. Health education standardized informationB. Health enforced systems, IncC. Health enforced standardized institutionD. Health education systems, Inc

Answer: D

XIII. Anticipatory Guidance for the Mentor continued..

Mentors face various obstacles and challenges.

The mentor will be provided with alternatives solutions for problem resolution as well as different strategies for handling challenges/obstacles faced by mentor.

The role of the mentor can oftentimes be confused with that of a tutor.

While tutoring may be one aspect of the mentor’s role, it is not the primary function of the mentor it encompasses much more

XIII. Anticipatory Guidance for the Mentor continued..

• Mentors have been defined as:– “appropriately qualified and experienced first-level

practitioners, who by example and facilitation guide, assist and support students in learning new skills, adopting new behaviors and acquiring new attitudes. ”

– Mentors are there to assist, befriend, guide, advise and counsel students.

• Expectations from the mentored – The most critical and essential component of the mentorship

is facilitating a healthy interpersonal relationship between the mentor and the mentee.

 

XIII. Multiple Choice

What is the most critical and essential component of the mentor-mentee relationship? A. Resolving conflictB. Facilitating a healthy interpersonal relationship between the mentor and the menteeC. Bonding and going beyond the scope of the

mentor-mentee relationshipD. Sharing personal information

Answer: B

XIII. Multiple Choice

The role of the mentor is oftentimes confused with what other role?

A. ParentB. TutorC. TeacherD. Peer

Answer: B

Lastly…A plan will be devised to rapidly and continuously inform alumni and nursing students about mentoring opportunities.• Information about mentorship program for undergraduate

nursing student will be included in their orientation packet• Copies of the mentor handbook will be made available at

the Nursing office• An electronic version will be uploaded to the MSU Nursing

Student Success Portal on the MSU website• Copies will be distributed at appropriate gatherings• Graduate nursing students will be made aware of the

mentoring program during their first graduate courses and recruited at the completion of the program as they prepare to be alumni

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

You are now prepared to embark on your journey as a knowledge enriched successful Mentor of Morgan State University’s Alumni

Association. Good Luck