Mentorship for Nurse Scientists: Strategies for Growth From the Oncology Nursing Society Research Mentorship Task Force.

ONCOLOGY nursing; CONTENT analysis; RESEARCH methodology; MEDICAL research personnel; MENTORING; NURSES; NURSING research; NURSING students; PROFESSIONAL employee training; RETIREMENT; SCHOLARSHIPS; SURVEYS; VOCATIONAL guidance; GRADUATE nursing education; LITERATURE reviews; POSTDOCTORAL programs; ORGANIZATIONAL goals; DOCTORAL students; ONCOLOGY Nursing Society

PROBLEM STATEMENT: To describe research mentorship strategies needed to strengthen oncology nursing science and ensure that a cadre of nurse scientists are available to carry out the research mission of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). DESIGN: Multimethod consensus-building approach by content experts of the ONS Research Mentorship Task Force and approval by the ONS Board of Directors was employed. DATA SOURCES: Expert opinion, surveys, notes from an all-day research mentorship retreat, and literature review were used. ANALYSIS: Content analysis was used to synthesize notes from the research mentorship retreat. FINDINGS: Various strategies were identified to strengthen the pipeline of oncology nurse scientists and promote development across the career trajectory. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Mentorship is essential to advance the growth and impact of oncology nursing science and requires support throughout the career trajectory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]