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IntNSA Mentor Program
The purpose of the IntNSA Mentor Program is to offer educational guidance and support for professional nurses conducting research, developing theory and/or engaging in clinical practice related to addictions. The program offers mentoring supportto nurses who do not have appropriate faculty or supervisors available to assist them withadvanced practice, theoretical, or research issues. As a result of the program, IntNSA anticipates attracting more nurses to the field of addictions.
What is an IntNSA Mentor?
Mentors are IntNSA members who, based upon their curriculum vita, have the background required to assist the mentee to achieve her/his specific goals. The mentor and protégé will agree on the protégé’s goals and each person’s responsibility in achieving those goals. They will determine what support is needed and will develop a plan with a timeline. If the pair is located within the same geographical area, they will meet on a regular basis to evaluate the attainment of goals. If it is necessary that a long distance relationship be maintained, a regular e-mail and phone schedule will be developed. The mentor is not to replace the role of faculty adviser or supervisor. If the protégé is a nursing student, her/his role should be approved by the appropriate nursing faculty member. The limitations of the mentor’s responsibilities should be understood by all parties. Mentors are personally responsible for determining if there is a conflict of interest with their employing agencies.
What is an IntNSA Protégé?
Protégés may be new to the field of addictions, or may be experienced in the area. However, they are required to be IntNSA members The protégé’s faculty advisor, supervisor, or other individual who oversees the protégé’s research, education, or practice must provide a supporting letter indicating that the protégé has the experience resources necessary to complete the project.View the procedure for applying to the IntNSA Mentoring Program.
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