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

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).Multimethod consensus-building approach by content experts of the ONS Research Mentorship Task Force and approval by the ONS Board of Directors was employed.Expert opinion, surveys, notes from an all-day research mentorship retreat, and literature review were used.Content analysis was used to synthesize notes from the research mentorship retreat.Various strategies were identified to strengthen the pipeline of oncology nurse scientists and promote development across the career trajectory.Mentorship is essential to advance the growth and impact of oncology nursing science and requires support throughout the career trajectory.

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Author Donald Etheridge Bailey Jr. School of Nursing