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Nurse Mentorship Program details & benefits
This structured nursing specific mentorship program connects experienced nurses with newer team members to offer personalized guidance, encouragement and opportunities for professional growth.
Support & guidance
We believe that feeling supported professionally and emotionally is key to successfully starting your career in nursing. Your mentor will guide you with:
- A strong foundation of encouragement
- Building confidence
- Stress management
- One-on-one support
Nursing skill development
New nurses benefit from the experience of seasoned team members. Your mentor will help you develop skills specific to your new role:
- Learning best practices
- Effective patient care strategies
- Essential soft skills of the profession
Improved patient care
When nurses feel supported and confident in their practice, the effects are felt widespread through:
- Higher-quality care
- Efficient team member collaboration
- Improved patient outcomes
Who gets a mentor?
- Nurse Residents: Every resident in the Ballad Health Nursing Residency Program is automatically matched with a mentor.
- New nurses: New nursing graduates are eligible to receive mentorship to help them confidently step into their positions.
- Nurses changing roles: Those transitioning into new roles or specialties can request a mentor with experience in that role.
- Ballad Health Academy students: All Ballad Health Academy students are matched with a mentor from their freshman year to high school graduation.
Ultimately, any nurse can apply for a mentor, and we want to make sure that, regardless of your needs, you get the guidance required for success.
How are mentees matched with their nurse mentors?
Our dedicated team matches mentors and mentees based on factors like shared specialties (e.g., ICU, pediatrics), career interests and personality. Our goal is to help you build meaningful connections with your team members while achieving your professional nursing goals.
How to apply
Want to become a nurse mentor?
Becoming a mentor opens up avenues for advancement in your field, all while fostering and teaching the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals. Even if you have just one year of experience, that time and knowledge are invaluable to someone just starting in their nursing career.
This program also comes with some additional perks. Inpatient mentors may be eligible for financial compensation for their efforts in helping guide new nurses. Contact our team by sending an email to nursementorprogram@balladhealth.org to learn more.
Interested in having a nurse mentor?
Once you are a Ballad Health team member, reach out to our team at nursementorprogram@balladhealth.org to continue developing your skills as a nurse.
Resources for nurses
The Nurse Mentorship Program isn’t the only way that we support our nurses. We have other helpful resources and programs for nursing students, graduates and working nurses ready to advance in their careers.
Nursing careers
Scholarships for registered nursing students
RN / LPN student loan assistance program
Advancement opportunities for nurses
Want to join our nursing team?
Feel like this is the kind of program that would benefit you and your career? We want you to join our team and participate in the Nurse Mentorship Program. We also offer sign-on bonuses for new nurses.