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Running head: MENTOR SELF-EFFICACY 1 Self-Efficacy of Nurse Educators Mentoring Novice Nursing Faculty A Dissertation submitted by Mary E. Schemmel to College of Saint Mary in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of DOCTOR OF EDUCATION with an emphasis on Health Professions Education This Dissertation has been accepted for the faculty of College of Saint Mary by: Melanie Felton, Ph.D. Karla Bergen, Ph.D. Joan McCleish Ph.D., RN MENTOR SELF-EFFICACY 2 We hereby certify that this Dissertation, submitted by your name, conforms to acceptable standards and fully fulfills the Dissertation requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education from College of Saint Mary Chair Melanie Felton, Ph.D. Committee Member Karla Bergen, Ph.D. Committee Member Joan McCleish Ph.D., RN MENTOR SELF-EFFICACY 3 Copyright © July 21, 2017 Mary Schemmel MENTOR SELF-EFFICACY 4 Dedication This dissertation is dedicated to my late father, Dr. Robert Rasmussen, a life-long learner who inspired me to excel personally and professionally. I also want to dedicate this to my mother, Rita Rasmussen, who instilled in me from an early age to always remain optimistic and persevere through life’s struggles. Finally, and most importantly, this is dedicated to my husband, Dr. Thomas Schemmel, who was my constant companion and number one champion throughout this journey. It would not have been possible to achieve this dream without your unending love and support. MENTOR SELF-EFFICACY 5 Acknowledgement I would like to express a profound appreciation and sincere gratitude to my Chair, Dr. Melanie Felton for her encouragement and guidance throughout the dissertation process. Thank you for always providing thoughtful and positive feedback on my progress. I would also like to thank my other doctoral committee members, Dr. Karla Bergen and Dr. Joan McCleish, for your time and support along the way. I am also very grateful to Dr. Lois Linden for her valuable contribution in developing the proposal. I would like to sincerely thank the participants who took the time to share their experiences of becoming effective mentors. Your contributions to nursing education are immeasurable. Finally, I would like to thank my colleagues, family, and friends for their support and encouragement over the years. MENTOR SELF-EFFICACY 6 Table of Contents Abstract ............................................................................................................................. 11 CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 12 Purpose of the Study ..................................................................................................... 12 Background and Rationale ............................................................................................ 12 Problem Statement………………………………………………………………..…...16 Research Questions……………………………………………………………………16 Definition of Terms....................................................................................................... 16 Assumptions/Limitations/Delimitations ....................................................................... 18 Summary ....................................................................................................................... 19 CHAPTER II: LITERATURE REVIEW ......................................................................... 20 Social Cognitive Theory. .............................................................................................. 21 Modeling…………………………………………………..……………………..22 Self-Efficacy………………………………………………………………….….24 Benner's Novice to Expert Theoretical Model………………………………..............29 Role Transition of Expert Nurse to Novice Nurse Educator...………………..............37 Mentoring …………………………………………………………………………….42 The Expert Mentor……..………….…………………………………….……………52 Self-efficacy of Mentors ...................................................................................... 53 Summary ....................................................................................................................... 55 CHAPTER III: METHODS AND PROCEDURES ........................................................ 56 Research Design............................................................................................................ 56 Participants .................................................................................................................... 57 MENTOR SELF-EFFICACY 7 Research Settings…….………………………………………………………….…… 59 Ethical Considersations ................................................................................................. 59 Procedures ..................................................................................................................... 61 Data Quality Procedures ............................................................................................... 63 Data Analysis Procedures: ............................................................................................ 65 Summary ....................................................................................................................... 66 CHAPTER IV: RESULTS ............................................................................................... 67 Research Questions ....................................................................................................... 67 Preface on Mentoring Effectiveness ............................................................................. 68 Description of Findings on Self-Efficacy ..................................................................... 75 Transition from Novice to Expert Mentor .................................................................... 87 Summary ...................................................................................................................... 94 CHAPTER V: DISCUSSION AND SUMMARY ........................................................... 96 Research Questions ....................................................................................................... 96 Interpretation of the Findings........................................................................................ 97 Implications and Recommendations ........................................................................... 107 Limitations of this Study ............................................................................................. 110 Future Research .......................................................................................................... 110 Conclusion .................................................................................................................. 111 References ................................................................................................................... 112 Appendices .................................................................................................................. 123 MENTOR SELF-EFFICACY 8 LIST OF TABLES 1. Domains of Nursing Practice and Core Competencies of Nurse Educators......... 34 2. Demographic Data of Participants........................................................................ 59 MENTOR SELF-EFFICACY 9 LIST OF FIGURES 1. Sources of Mentor Self-efficacy...........................................................................25 2. Phases of Data Analysis........................................................................................66 3. Definitions of Mentoring.......................................................................................69 4. Characteristics of Effective Mentors ....................................................................72 5. Mentor Sources of Self-efficacy............................................................................75 6. Transition from Novice to Expert Mentor ............................................................88 7. Recommendations to Enhance Mentor Self-efficacy...........................................108 MENTOR SELF-EFFICACY 10 LIST OF APPENDICES A. Request Letter to the Nursing College Dean or Director ………………………123 B. Participant Recruitment Letter………………………………………………….125 C. Informed Consent……………………………………………………………….127 D. Interview Protocol………………………………………………………………131 E. Rights of Research Participants…………………………………………………134 F. Demographic Form……………………………………………………………...135 G. Observation Form……………………………………………………………….136 H. Peer Review Documentation………….…………….…………………………...137 I. Audit Trail Documentation……………………………………………………...138

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