The role of mentoring in the formation and development of nurses' professional skills: Russian and world experience

Abstract

Highlights. The level of professional competence of medical staff is important in rehabilitation of patients with cardiovascular diseases. It is important to build nurses' skills at all stages of professional development. The mentoring institute itself is integral to this process, as it ensures knowledge continuity and transfer of experience and best practices from more experienced staff to less experienced ones.Aim. To analyze existing mentoring practices.Methods. Using analytical method, content analysis and system analysis, we have analyzed domestic and foreign literature, as well as relevant regulatory and legal documentation for the period from 2017 to 2022.Results. The objectives of mentoring programs implemented in the practice of domestic and foreign healthcare organizations were analyzed. Existing approaches to its implementation in relation to the role of the mentoring institution in the formation and development of professional skills of nursing staff were evaluated.Conclusion. The analysis revealed a variety of approaches to the implementation of the mentoring programs for nursing staff. The study results highlight the significant role of mentoring in the formation of professional skills. It is proved that at each stage of mentoring process it is possible to gain knowledge and various skills necessary for medical staff to perform their duties independently.