Table 2.

Focus Group Themes

Theme	Mentor Definitions		Mentee Definitions
	Initial Evaluation	Final Evaluation	Initial Evaluation	Final Evaluation
Mentoring is beneficial	Improved job satisfaction Professional growth Increased confidence Relationship-building Recruitment and retention of staff	Complements clinical role Skill development Relationship-building Rewarding	Improved staff satisfaction Professional development, learning opportunities Relationship-building Recruitment and retention of staff Smooth transition to career Support from experienced staff Improved department morale Self-assessment Teamwork Improved communication	Professional satisfaction Professional development Relationship-building Rewarding Recruitment and retention of staff Smooth transition to career Positive work environment
Keys to successful mentoring	Thorough matching process Adequate training Dedicating time to relationship Patience	Enthusiasm Written materials Support Patience	Effective matching Training material Support from mentor Structured program	Effective matching Eagerness and willingness to learn Effective communication
Challenges of mentoring	Time and scheduling Documentation requirements Risk of transference	Time and scheduling Documentation requirements	Scheduling Documentation Motivation	Time and scheduling Documentation
Sustaining mentoring	Sufficient number of participants Less formality Support of mentors Coordination by nonmanagement staff	Feedback to mentors Ongoing program evaluation Management support Share learnings	Promote in department Less formality Value participants Involvement offront-line staff	Promote in department