Stepping Up

Mentoring

News

December 2009 Mentor Celebration
On December 3, 2009, Stepping Up held a celebration for our latest round of mentors and mentees. Check out photos of the event in the slideshow below!



What They're Saying:


"Being asked to be part of the Mentoring Program is a high point for me. It is so important to be able to reach out to employees that would like to extend their career paths to reach higher goals that they have. I absolutely love that one-on-one experience with someone that is looking to grow. I want to share whatever I can with them in the hopes that they too will be able to obtain what they have learned to want. The hope is not so much in numbers, if I can help one or one hundred the gratification has the same importance." - Leslie Nuey

About the Program

Incumbent participants that are currently enrolled in college or certificate programs are eligible to collaborate with a mentor who works in their field of study. Mentorships are offered at Rhode Island Hospital and Women & Infants Hospital, and last for six months. During that time, participants will meet with mentors on a bi-weekly basis. Mentors will provide guidance as participants attain the education and training required for the career they are pursuing.

Mentorships are offered in the following areas:

Patient Services - Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Respiratory Therapist, Certified Nursing Assistant

Technical Positions – Animal Care Technician, Technical Lab Specialist, Surgical Technician, Phlebotomist, Radiologic Technologist, Ultrasound Technician

Administrative Positions – Unit Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Patient financial Services, Departmental Supervisor, Departmental Manager.

The Mentor will work closely with a mentee

• To introduce them to their profession

• To provide focus in their journey to attain their ultimate professional goal

• To empower and support in a way only a mentor can

Requirements

1. The Stepping Up Mentor will commit to working with their mentee for 6 months

2. The Mentor will meet four times a month:
    a. Two meetings will be face to face
    b. Two meetings will be either via email, phone conversation or other
       agreed upon means of communication



Get Involved

If you are a current Stepping Up participant employed at Women and Infants' or Rhode Island Hospital, you are eligible to participate in the mentoring program. To get involved, or to learn more, email anewsome@steppingupri.org.

If you are a current employee at Women and Infants' or Rhode Island Hospital and would like to become a Stepping Up Mentor, email anewsome@steppingupri.org. Please include your department, title, contact information and a brief description of why you are interested in becoming a mentor.