Table 1 Participant characteristics (N=20)
Characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
Female | 20 (100) |
Age, years (median, range) | 24 (22-33) |
Time working as mentor, months (median, range) | 12 (9-18) |
State of birth | |
 Delhi | 7 (35) |
 West Bengal | 4 (20) |
 Kerala | 3 (15) |
 Maharashtra | 2 (10) |
 Bihar | 2 (10) |
 Other (Odisha, Uttar Pradesh) | 2 (10) |
Previous clinical experience | |
 Nursing school only | 10 (50) |
 Worked as staff nurse | 10 (50) |
Previous teaching experience | |
 None | 16 (80) |
 Nursing school tutor | 2 (10) |
 Other (lecturer, nurse educator) | 2 (10) |
Primary reason for becoming a nurse mentor | |
 Gain teaching experience | 9 (45) |
 Gain clinical experience | 5 (25) |
 Wanted to work in Bihar | 4 (20) |
 Salary | 2 (10) |
Career plans after this mentoring phase | |
 Continue mentoring in AMANAT program | 14 (70) |
 Pursue master’s degree | 3 (15) |
 Apply for different mentoring program | 1 (5) |
 Apply for clinical nursing position | 1 (5) |