J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2018 May;24(2):137-148. 10.5977/jkasne.2018.24.2.137.

Mentoring Experience of Nursing Students Participating in a Health Promotion Program for Elementary School Students

• Kim S
• Bang KS
• Kang K
• Song M

• KMID: 2413033
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2018.24.2.137

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to explore the monitoring experience of nursing students and to suggest considerations when developing mentoring programs.
METHODS
This qualitative study was conducted by online surveys and individual interviews with 7 nursing students who participated in the health promotion program as mentors. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis to identify motives for participating in mentoring and to explore their changes through mentoring.
RESULTS
The results were as follows: Motives for participating were "˜inquisitiveness about children', "˜interest in mentoring activities' and "˜curiosity about research'. Recognition of mentor roles were "˜actively involved guide', "˜exemplary role model' and "˜empathetic emotional supporter'. Changes through mentoring experiences were revealed by "˜understanding the characteristics of children', "˜improvement of interaction ability with children', "˜understanding self and changes' and "˜recognition of excellence in forest activities'.
CONCLUSION
Nursing students had opportunities to learn the characteristics of general children and to understand themselves through natural interaction. Participation in mentoring has the potential to be a creative educational method of field learning as a form of service learning.

Keyword

Nursing students; Child; Health promotion; Mentors; Qualitative research

MeSH Terms

Child
Forests
Health Promotion*
Humans
Learning
Mentors*
Methods
Nursing*
Qualitative Research
Students, Nursing*