Honors College Theses

Publication Date

2026

Major

Nursing (BSN)

Release Option

Open Access

Faculty Mentor

Madelyn Lowrimore

Abstract

Burnout among new nurses and nursing students is a consistent issue affecting the healthcare system by adding to early career turnover, emotional exhaustion, and decreased quality of patient care. Structured mentorship programs have emerged as a promising intervention to alleviate burnout by giving emotional support, professional development, and coping strategies. This proposal explores the role of mentorship in reducing burnout symptoms, improving job satisfaction, and promoting emotional resilience among new nurses and nursing students alike. Based on existing scholarly articles, the project will investigate how structured versus informal mentorship affects burnout rates, the qualities of effective mentors, and the outcomes on career satisfaction and retention. The goal is to bring awareness to mentorship as a vital tool to strengthen nursing and give strategies for use in both clinical and classroom settings.

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