Growing nurse leaders: An undergraduate teaching assistant program

Genevieve Chandler, University of Massachusetts - Amherst

Abstract

In today's complex health care system, leader behaviors are critical for all nurses. The undergraduate teaching assistant (TA) program empowers students to develop leadership behaviors through a collaborative mentoring model. This successful program enables undergraduate students to collaborate with faculty and graduate TAs in co-teaching large classes. The collaborative mentoring, structured class, and ongoing support provide fertile ground for growing nurse leaders.