OHSU School of Nursing: Alumni Association

SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
MENTOR PROGRAM

Mentor Activities May Include:

Being a contact for a student/alum to help him/her think about a nursing career in a particular specialty area.
Providing support and advice, as needed, to a student/alum.
Providing contact information, as appropriate, for a new graduate/alum looking for job placement in a particular specialty area.
Following up with the student/alum to see how he/she is doing and staying in touch through the first six months following graduation, if mutually desirable.
Meeting with the student, if possible, to provide support during this transition phase from student to professional.
Reviewing the student's/alum's resume and providing interviewing tips.
Helping the student/alum maintain a life long learning commitment to nursing by discussing further educational opportunities for advanced practice, continuing education in specialty areas, professional organization membership, conferences that may be of interest, etc.
Serving as a resource of educational opportunities (conferences, local chapter meetings of specialty organizations, etc.) in the desired specialty.

How it Works:

Your information will added to a directory and distributed to all OHSU School of Nursing students and requesting alumni.
The mentee will contact the mentor of his/her choice and establish the relationship.

Please fill out the form and return it to:

Carolyn Kimpton, OHSU School of Nursing
3455 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, SN-4N
Portland, OR 97239-2941

Last updated June 7, 2006 by OHSU School of Nursing Web Managers.
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