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Faculty of Health<\/a> Associate Professor Ruth Robbio<\/strong> is exploring how virtual mentoring can better support nursing students as they transition into the workforce, and help address ongoing challenges with burnout and retention in the field.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cNew grads are not staying in nursing,\u201d says Robbio, who teaches in the School of Nursing at 快播视频. \u201cIt\u2019s a lot of sacrifices they\u2019re making, a lot of money they are spending, to not stay in nursing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High turnover and ongoing staffing pressures affect not only individual nurses but also the broader health care system, Robbio says. Her work focuses on addressing burnout and retention challenges that emerge early in nurses\u2019 careers.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Many new graduates face a difficult shift as they enter professional practice where support can be limited and workplace pressures high. These challenges were further intensified during the COVID\u201119 pandemic, which disrupted clinical placements and contributed to work fatigue among practising nurses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That transition period prompted Robbio to focus on mentorship and social connection as ways to help students build confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging as they move into the workforce. However, through her doctoral work in 2018 \u2013 titled \"E-Mentoring as a Socialization Strategy for New Graduate Nurse Role Transitions and Workplace Adjustment\" \u2013 Robbio confirmed that traditional in\u2011person mentoring models can be difficult to sustain due to competing priorities, scheduling conflicts and heavy workloads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, supported by a York Academic Innovation Fund grant, Robbio expanded her research by launching a pilot e\u2011mentoring initiative to explore a more flexible approach. The project examined whether virtual mentoring could offer an accessible, cost\u2011effective way to overcome common barriers to mentorship. It did so through an interdisciplinary research team consisting of co-principal investigator Mavoy Bertram<\/strong>, an associate professor from the School of Nursing; former Teaching Commons educational developer Lisa Endersby<\/strong>; statistician Hugh McCague<\/strong> from the Institute for Social Research; Helen Brennagh<\/strong> from Learning Technology Services; Stephanie Quail<\/strong>, director of the Open Scholarship Department at 快播视频 Libraries; and research assistant Doina Nugent.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative explored how an e\u2011mentoring model within York's School of Nursing could provide psychosocial guidance, networking opportunities and career support for fourth\u2011year undergraduate collaborative BScN students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following positive responses from both mentors and mentees, Robbio received support through a 快播视频 Faculty Association Teaching Fellowship and 快播视频 Minor Research Grant to integrate the system directly into the curriculum of an undergraduate nursing leadership course she teaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three\u2011month program \u2013 built on the 2023 research work and started in January 2025 \u2013 paired third\u2011year undergraduates (e\u2011mentees) with graduate nursing students who are also experienced registered nurses (e\u2011mentors). The mentors came from within the York community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe already have nurses at York who are working on their graduate degrees,\u201d says Robbio. \u201cWe have a pool of people who want to give back to the profession while continuing their education.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mentors created detailed profiles that included clinical experience, years in practice and personal interests to help foster strong matches. Students were then able to indicate preferred mentors, with efforts made to accommodate those choices where possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once matched, mentors and mentees connected by email, text or Zoom every two weeks. They discussed topics such as goal setting, conflict management, career pathways and work-life balance, supported by a series of online learning modules. Robbio emphasizes the tone of the relationship was central to the initiative\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was not so much about preaching to your mentee, but really listening,\u201d she says. \u201cIt felt more like a peer\u2011support relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the program, e\u2011mentees completed a reflective learning assignment to assess their development and experiences. Mentors and mentees were also invited to complete a post\u2011program satisfaction survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The findings were positive. A large majority (86 per cent) of e\u2011mentors said they would participate again, citing the experience as rewarding and meaningful. Many e\u2011mentees reported they valued the additional guidance and planned to stay in contact with their mentors. While designed to support undergraduate nursing students, mentors also gained from the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cE\u2011mentoring was really a reciprocal relationship,\u201d Robbio says, noting that mentors had opportunities to reflect on their own practice, strengthen leadership skills and reconnect with their professional purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, the initiative aims to support long\u2011term retention in the profession. By helping students build resilience, navigate challenges and develop coping strategies early in their careers, Robbio hopes it will make a lasting impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur goal is that whatever skills they\u2019ve learned \u2013 whether it\u2019s resilience, conflict resolution or managing work-life balance \u2013 this program will help them stay in nursing,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robbio and her team plan to continue work on the initiative. In the fall, she hopes to expand the program to support internationally educated nurses, who may face additional pressures as they transition to working in Canada. She is also exploring ways to involve alumni as e-mentors and believes the model could eventually be adapted for use in other programs and disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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