Examining Mentor Perception of Competence in an Academic Peer Mentoring Program.

Introduction: Peer mentoring programs can be a valuable support mechanism for new faculty transitioning from clinical practice to academia. Mentors play a crucial role in this process. This study described mentors' perceived competence in 21 areas of the mentor role and their experiences as mentors following the first year of a structured peer mentoring program.

Enhancing clinical reasoning and student confidence through pediatric simulation.

Background: The education-to-practice gap is magnified in pediatric nursing due to decreasing pediatric content offered in undergraduate programs, including less pediatric clinical time and inconsistent and inadequate clinical experiences.

Purpose: Examine student perceptions of learning and confidence by comparing a high-fidelity pediatric simulation series and acute care pediatric clinical.

Methods: The SET-M tool compared settings and included open-ended questions to add insight.

Self-Defense Training to Reduce Violence Against Women and Girls: An Integrative Review.

Background: Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a serious threat to individual and public health with vast negative impacts, including numerous physical and mental health issues, as well as societal and economic consequences. Numerous women's self-defense interventions have been proposed to reduce the risk of victimization.

Aims: The current integrative review, based on Whittemore and Knafl's framework, was completed to synthesize current evidence on women's self-defense training, the impact of such training on outcomes related to VAWG, and evaluate the strength of evidence for women's self-defense training interventions.

Understanding Eating Disorders and the Nurse's Role in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Support.

Eating disorders (EDs) are a severe type of mental illness that nurses in many settings may encounter. The three primary eating disorders-anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder-are described here. Signs, symptoms, and treatment of eating disorders are outlined, along with the importance of nurses in early identification of EDs and developing therapeutic relationships with patients.

Recognizing the Trauma of Adverse Childhood Experiences.

Childhood trauma is linked to long-term negative health outcomes throughout the lifespan and is recognized as a public health crisis. Using the framework of the four main components of trauma-informed care is a beginning step in meeting the deep, unmet needs of adult patients with sensitivity and awareness. Christian nurses recognize Jesus as the first trauma-informed provider and model his relational characteristics as they promote healing from trauma.

Role-Reversal Mentoring: Case Study of an Active Approach to Faculty Growth.

Background: The path to academia can be rocky for nurses. Nursing academia is much more than educating students. The balance of teaching, service, and scholarship that is required for tenure, coupled with the institution of academia, can be overwhelming.