Hi Guys, currently I am working to establish a mentoring program that isn't just lip service. I have read a lot of people saying they want a great preceptor/mentor and that makes all the difference- but no one has specifically said what makes a preceptor great or no so great.
In addition, all of our new nurses are sold on the idea of a mentor- but I am haivng trouble selling the idea of mentoring to the older, experienced staff- for all your experienced nurses out ther- what would motivate you to commit to one new nurse 100% for say a year? Extra money? extra vacation days? a trip to the Bahamas? Dream a little, and post back what would be an ideal mentor and what would motivate you to be a mentor with commitment to another nurses success. Thanks for each and every thought.