Faculty Mentor
Madelyn Lowrimore
Location
Russell Union 2084
Type of Research
Completed
Session Format
Oral Presentation
College
Waters College of Health Professions
Department
Nursing
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.
Program Description
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Start Date
4-23-2026 11:15 AM
End Date
4-23-2026 11:30 AM
Recommended Citation
Andry, Omari, "The Role of Mentorship in Reducing Burnout in New Nurses and Nursing Students" (2026). GS4 Student Scholars Symposium. 118.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/research_symposium/2026/2026/118
The Role of Mentorship in Reducing Burnout in New Nurses and Nursing Students
Russell Union 2084
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.
