Peer Mentoring as a Successful Retention Strategy for a Baccalaureate Nursing Program in a Historically Black College and University.

A university-based, student-run nursing organization improved cultural awareness, academic environment, and performance for members of the organization. The International Student Nursing Organization sponsored cultural events and a peer mentoring program. Members who participated in the peer mentoring program were randomly matched as mentors (seniors) or mentees (juniors); mentors were awarded service hours.