BearPairs Mentoring Program

Peer Mentoring (for clinical nurses)

Peer mentoring program for clinical nurses who are seeking to improve communication skills, interpersonal relationships, work-life balance, etc. Peer mentoring is readily available and often an untapped resource within clinical nursing environments. It allows peers to build a reciprocal relationship that can be used to foster personal growth, engage nurses in professional development, enhance frontline nurse leadership skills, and improve nurse job satisfaction. 

Eligibility for Peer Mentors:

  • Registered Nurses
  • 1 year clinical experience or more
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Successful completed of Mentor Workshop

Eligibility for Peer Mentees:

  • Registered Nurses
  • Successful completion of introductory probationary period

Peer mentoring pairs will be matched or self-selected through collaboration with the manager, educator, mentor, and mentee. Mentees may self-select a peer mentor from their clinical area. Peer Mentors will be identified by clinical area manager/designee. The pairing must be approved by the unit/department manager.

Engagement and incentive strategies for mentors include:

  • Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) points
  • Conference attendance
  • Mentoring paraphernalia
  • Mentor awards/spotlights
  • Professional growth and experience

Application Process for Peer Mentors:

  1. Complete Peer Mentor Application https://form.jotform.com/83506035431146

Application Process for Peer Mentee:

  1. Meet with your unit manager/designee to discuss your interest in peer mentoring
  2. Complete the peer mentoring application https://form.jotform.com/72825303397157

Additional information regarding the peer mentoring program will be provided once you have been selected as a mentee and have an identified peer mentor.