Become a Mentee

Mentors inspire, encourage and support you. They contribute to your professional and personal development and are committed to helping you reach your goals. Through mentorship, you can expect to strengthen and build your network, and gain the skills and confidence necessary to excel in nursing leadership.  
 
Frequently Asked Questions  

• How do I choose a Mentor? First complete your profile with information on what help you are looking for. Then browse through the list of mentors available. Mentors will be listed with a compatibility score.  In addition, you can pare down your search by selecting key criteria you are looking for from the mentor profile.
   
• How long will the mentors be available? We ask our mentors to make commitments of at least six months in order to ensure that the mentee is able to fully benefit from the relationship. If a mentee or mentor must leave the relationship early, we request at least one month's notice in order to search for a replacement mentor with similar background.

Mentee DOs
 

1. Take a proactive role in shaping the relationship.
2. Understand what you want from the mentoring relationship and communicate your goals and aspirations to your mentor. Balance a personal and professional relationship with your mentor.
3. Set aside time for the mentoring process and keep all scheduled appointments with your mentor. 
4. Put the time with your mentor to the best use. Come to meetings with your mentor prepared with planned topics.
5. Respond in a timely manner to your mentor's feedback. 
6. Be open and honest with your mentor about your challenges and weaknesses. 

Mentee DON'Ts
 

1. Ask for advice on everything. Have a purpose in each request.
2. Blame the mentor if his or her advice doesn't work out.
3. Expect the mentor to know all the answers.
4. Commit yourself to obligations you cannot keep.
5. Cancel meetings/visits with your mentor at the last minute.