Robin Adams Geiger

Title : Creating a culture of mentorship: Empowering nurses to reach their full potential

Abstract:

Mentorship is an essential component of nursing practice that has been shown to improve job satisfaction, retention rates, and patient outcomes. Mentorship can also help health care organizations and academic institutions retain nurses and nurse educators, which can curb a shortage of nurses and nurse faculty. It’s important to understand the dynamics of mentoring or being mentored and the benefits of sustained relationships that foster growth in the profession.
In this session, we will explore the benefits of mentorship for both novice and experienced nurses, as well as the role of mentorship in promoting professional development and career advancement. The session will also highlight best practices for establishing and maintaining effective mentor-mentee relationships, including strategies for overcoming common challenges and barriers. 
By the end of the session, attendees will leave with a better understanding of the importance of mentorship in nursing and practical tools for implementing mentorship programs in their own organizations.

Biography:

Dr. Geiger is the Senior Vice President, Clinician Advocacy at Ingenovis Health. She is board-certified as a Nurse Executive and Nurse Practitioner. She maintains clinical privileges as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) co-founder and owner of a telehealth clinic in Florida.
She has served as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for National University, Vice President of Clinical Services/Chief Privacy Officer for Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., and Head Nurse for Veterans Affairs Community Care. She has published and presented on multiple healthcare topics. She is passionate about clinician advocacy, health equity, and mentorship. She resides in Florida with her family.