Mentorship
Mentorship Program Introduction
At Nursing Detroit, we believe in the power of guidance, experience-sharing, and collaborative growth. We're committed to building the next generation of caregivers and empowering current caregivers. Through our Mentorship Program, we aim to bridge the gap between experienced professionals and those new to the field. Together, we aim to promote a more competent, compassionate, and skilled workforce in Detroit, ensuring that both mentors and mentees benefit from a symbiotic relationship.
Mentorship in Healthcare
Mentorship is a relationship in which an experienced individual, the mentor, offers guidance, support, and knowledge transfer to a less experienced person, the mentee. In the world of healthcare, mentorship is invaluable. It's an opportunity for newer caregivers to learn from real-life experiences, gain insights into best practices, and navigate the intricacies of patient care with the guidance of someone who has walked the path before.
Why Engage in Our Mentorship Program?
Choosing the Mentorship Program at Nursing Detroit offers unparalleled advantages:
- Personalized Guidance: Our mentors are dedicated professionals with years of experience in various healthcare fields. They provide tailored advice and support based on individual needs.
- Skill Enhancement: Beyond just theoretical knowledge, mentees gain practical skills that can only be taught through experience and hands-on situations.
- Networking Opportunities: Build professional relationships that can open doors to vast opportunities within the healthcare sector of Detroit and beyond.
- Career Advancement: Receive insights into potential career pathways, job openings, and advancement strategies within the industry.
Nursing Detroit's Mentorship Program is more than just a learning experience—it's a journey of growth, collaboration, and empowerment. Join us in our mission to shape the future of healthcare in Detroit, one mentorship relationship at a time.
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About Dr. Tshombe Allen, PhD, RN
Dr. Tshombe Allen, PhD, RN began her career as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). She practiced as an LPN for 10 years before attending Wayne County Community College District where she obtained a registered nurse degree in 1993.
Dr. Allen has conducted over 200 clinicals in various hospitals in Detroit and the surrounding Metropolitan area. Her experience associated with working as a staff nurse, pool nurse, agency nurse, clinical coordinator, unit manager, and a director of nursing equipped her to provide nursing students with impactful clinical experiences. Students attest under Dr. Allen's tutelage to have cared for some of the most clinically challenging patients making the knowledge they acquired appreciated and treasured.
Dr. Allen successfully defended her dissertation in June 2019 entitled, THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, RESILIENCE, AND RETENTION AMONG BACCALAUREATE NURSING STUDENTS. Her successful defense qualified her to receive a philosophy of nursing degree.
Although the clinical environment is where Dr. Allen thrives with her students, she has a wealth of knowledge and experience associated with teaching didactics. She is proficient and skilled in teaching all levels of medical-surgical nursing, leadership, nursing research, community nursing and facilitating capstone/preceptor courses.
Dr. Allen provides mentorship workshops to enhance nursing skillsets.
Learn more at www.mynursementor.org
