The Effect of "Mentored" Relationships on Satisfaction and Intent to Stay of Company-grade U.S. Army Reserve Nurses

Studied the strategic implications of mentoring relationships perceived by company-grade US Army Reserve nurses. The effects of mentorship on job satisfaction and intent to stay were examined. 100 US Army Reserve nurses from each of the 3 components of the ready reserve completed a questionnaire that combined a mentoring scale, an intent-to-stay scale, and a job satisfaction scale. Overall response rate was 57%. 72 Ss reported at least one mentored experience. Mentored Ss reported more satisfaction and a higher intent to stay than did nonmentored Ss. Differences between Ss in troop program units, individual mobilization augmentee positions, and individual ready reserve positions are discussed.