Evaluating a Program to Increase Sense of Support in Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN) Students

Nursing education programs have a significant role in assisting students toward success. A formal peer mentoring program was designed to help the mentee receive advice and support by peer mentors. This pilot program evaluated the comfort and socialization of the student into the discipline of nursing. Results suggest that students in this program who perceived it as successful also felt more supported and had an increased comfort level in the nursing program, and therefore would be more likely to accomplish their goals as a nursing student. Keywords: Peer Mentoring, Student Succes