KMID : 0608420130260020081
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Journal of the Korean Society of School Health 2013 Volume.26 No. 2 p.81 ~ p.92
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Experience of Mentoring Program in Newly Opened Nursing College Freshman
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Jang In-Sun
Choi Eun-Hee Park Hyun-Joo
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to understand freshman¡¯s experience during a mentoring program at a newly opened nursing college.
Methods: The study was qualitative research using focus groups. Data were collected through in-depth interviews performed from May 2 to May 30, 2011. The focus group interviews were conducted with 15 freshmen on their experiences with their mentors. The data were analyzed by the Colaizzi¡¯s method, in which the meaningful statements were extracted.
Results: We identified the six categories from sixteen theme-clusters and thirty five themes: 1) meaningful relationship, 2) unexpected help, 3) realization, 4) solidification of one¡¯s determination, 5) establishment of a mentor image, and 6) wistful sense.
Conclusion: The mentoring program was effective for a nursing college freshman to develop their vision and identity as a professional nursing.
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KEYWORD
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Nursing students, Mentors, Qualitative research, Focus groups
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