Abstract
AIM: This study aimed to describe the perceived impact of mentorship on career satisfaction and advancement for underrepresented nursing faculty.
BACKGROUND: Mentoring contributes to career development through a continuous learning process and support for role development.
METHOD: Fifteen underrepresented nurse faculty in academia comprised the sample for this qualitative phenomenological study.
RESULTS: Themes of career advancement and satisfaction related to mentorship included personal and professional growth, retention, lost opportunities, isolation, and multilayered mentoring.
CONCLUSION: Results of this study may be used to support the development of multilayered mentorship programs to meet the unique needs of underrepresented nurse faculty and improve diversity in nursing education.