Mentoring for Women and eHealth
In the pursuance of the Women and eHealth Study 2010 – 2012 conducted by the Millennia2015 WeHealth IWG, the Mapping of Women's involvement in eHealth has been completed with a new dimension: Women as Mentors in eHealth, to educate young girls in health technologies. Mentoring is a recognized powerful instrument to motivate girls to study engineering, telecommunication or informatics for health. Women reaching high-level positions provide an incentive for young girls by giving the positive image of exciting jobs.
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Claudia C. Bartz, PhD, RN is semi-retired and lives in Wisconsin USA. She currently chairs the Telenursing Working Group for the International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth. From 2005 to 2015, she was on the staff of the International Council of Nurses. Dr Bartz has her PhD in Nursing from the University of Arizona, a Masters of Nursing from the University of Washington and a Bachelors in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin. She retired as a Colonel in the US Army Nurse Corps in 1999.
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Mentoring – How to Begin ?
The concept of mentoring is familiar to most of us. We can benefit from having a mentor and, as we gain knowledge and experience, we can provide mentorship to others. But how do we find a mentor?
Usually, a mentor is a bit more experienced than you are and has found success in her/his work or other responsibilities. A coach, by comparison, is usually someone who can help you through a specific challenge. A person who has a mentor would be called a mentee or a protégé.
To find a mentor, or someone who will guide you on your way, whether at home, school or place of employment, here are some simple steps.
The concept of mentoring is familiar to most of us. We can benefit from having a mentor and, as we gain knowledge and experience, we can provide mentorship to others. But how do we find a mentor?
Usually, a mentor is a bit more experienced than you are and has found success in her/his work or other responsibilities. A coach, by comparison, is usually someone who can help you through a specific challenge. A person who has a mentor would be called a mentee or a protégé.
To find a mentor, or someone who will guide you on your way, whether at home, school or place of employment, here are some simple steps.
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First, decide what you want from a mentor. Do you need to learn something new? Do you want someone you can talk to from time to time? |
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Second, look at your self What is your style: are you introvert? extrovert? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? |
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Third, what qualities would you like in a mentor Experience? Good communication? Many contacts? Patience? Leadership? |
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Fourth, consider your availability How much time do you have to talk with or meet with a mentor? |
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Be a WeMentor!
Lead WeMentors Here is our list of 8 International WeMentors at the WeObservatory.
Local WeMentors Here is our list of 15 local WeMentors in 12 countries at the WeObservatory.
Lead and local WeMentors are qualified following CEN guidelines [PDF], by EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION.
References
Mentors perceptions and experiences of supporting student nurses in practice
CBIZ CWA Mentor & Sponsor White Paper
Lead WeMentors Here is our list of 8 International WeMentors at the WeObservatory.
Local WeMentors Here is our list of 15 local WeMentors in 12 countries at the WeObservatory.
Lead and local WeMentors are qualified following CEN guidelines [PDF], by EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION.
References
Mentors perceptions and experiences of supporting student nurses in practice
CBIZ CWA Mentor & Sponsor White Paper
