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What is the Mentorship Program all about?
This Mentorship Program was established based on the NSA’s burning desire to help its students succeed, not only in their academic pursuits but in all aspects of life. The NSA hopes that this program will impact all nursing students in a the positive way by helping to build a friendly and sociable environment of skilled and reputable nursing students. Why should you become a Mentee? This program is geared towards seeing YOU succeed in the College. In joining this program, you would be paired with a nursing student who is further along in the program, providing you with the opportunity to have a willing, experienced, and dedicated peer mentor that can help you as needed. It is a great opportunity to learn from another student’s experience! And you don’t have to be a new student to be a mentee—you can be in any semester of the program! We will match you with a suitable mentor who is ahead of you in the program. The time commitment is whatever you want it to be, so you have nothing to lose by signing up! We recommend seeing your mentee for at least 3 hours per month, but it can be more or less than this depending on your desires and your mentor’s availability. Some benefits of having a mentor include:
I’ve already mentored in the past and want to sign up again. What do I do? Thank you so much! We really appreciate that you’d like to continue on again as a mentor, and we very much value your past contributions to the program. We ask that you complete the Mentor Application again, as forms are not carried on from year to year, have changed slightly, and your skillset may have changed since last year. You’re most likely confident in more areas than you were before, so we want to make sure we have the most accurate reflection of your strengths as a mentor. There is a space on the form to let us know that you’ve mentored with us in the past. Why become a Mentor?
Some benefits of being a mentor include: Recognition in your co-curricular record from the College of Nursing and the University of Manitoba student body, as well as an entry on your CV. Being a positive influence in the life of a fellow student. You will be a key part of their success in the College of Nursing. Developing your communication and leadership skills. Benefitting from a sense of fulfillment and increased self-esteem. Providing an opportunity to build relationships and connect with other students. Hearing fresh perspectives and learning from future members of the nursing profession. |
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For more information or questions, feel free to email Kamilat ([email protected]) or Tolu ([email protected]).