Mentees can gain much from working with a mentor. In nursing, it has been proved that those who are mentored reach a supervisor level two years sooner than those who are not. Other possible benefits include the following:

• Greater pleasure in your work;
• A sense of mission because you understand your role better and are able to perform it better;
• A clearer career plan;
• An increased knowledge of the science and technical aspects of nursing;
• Better understanding of the organizational aspects and informal rules of your workplace;
• Higher visibility in your organization;
• Increased productivity;
• Higher performance ratings;
• Higher pay (because of your increased value to the organization);
• Opportunities for more well-rounded training;
• Realistic knowledge about the profession;
• A support network for professional growth and future career opportunities.