What do you do if none of the times your mentor...

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Mar 21, 2015

I worked 12-hour night shifts throughout my time as a student at WGU. My shifts ended at 6:30am. My weekly phone appointments with my mentor were scheduled for 8:00am because I knew I could be home and in front of my computer at that time.

What time does your shift start? You might want to find a mentor who offers early morning appointments. This will allow you to get the phone appointment completed during your morning commute while on the cell phone. Most of my phone appointments were less than 10 minutes long.

I doubt you will find a mentor who is willing to schedule phone appointments during the evening or on weekends.

NanikRN · Mar 21, 2015

Actually,my mentor appts were in the evening. 3 days a week she had hours until 9:30 pm. But i agree on the no weekends. The mentors WANT to work with you. You'll be able to figure something out

Sheryl18 · Mar 21, 2015

My mentor was available early morning and some evenings, she was very flexible. Good luck, I hope you are able to work it out easily.

jenrninmi, MSN, RN · Mar 22, 2015

Most days I start at 6am, sometimes 5:30am. I wonder if they can match me with another mentor.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Mar 22, 2015

I wonder if they can match me with another mentor.

They sure can place you with another mentor. If your current mentor cannot or will not carve out a late afternoon appointment, another one will (as anecdotally evidenced by a couple of the replies to this thread).

featherzRN, MSN · Mar 22, 2015

My mentor calls are always in the evening, around 6PM my time - both with my BSN and now with my MBA. I'd get a mentor that can work with you on that. :)

jenrninmi, MSN, RN · Mar 23, 2015

Thanks ladies! She hasn't gotten back to me yet. Hopefully this won't be a problem. :)

pancakes · Mar 25, 2015

My calls are all at 615 pm. My mentor often replies to emails at midnight. You should be able to find someone who can work with your schedule.