AbstractObjectiveThis study explored the experience of the mentoring relationship for public health nurses (PHNs) and teen parents.Design and SamplePHNs and teen parents who participated in the Parenting and Teen Program provided qualitative data about mentorship provided by PHNs.MeasuresThe participants were asked open‐ended questions that addressed interactions; meaning of success for the teen; and support, information given, and decisions made in the context of the mentoring relationship.ResultsData analysis of the PHN (n = 7) data revealed eight mentorship themes: (1) being nonjudgmental, (2) working with strengths, (3) meeting the teens where they were, (4) sticking with the teen, (5) honoring persons, (6) giving information, (7) making referrals, and (8) facilitating decisions. Analysis of the teen data (n = 11) resulted in four mentorship themes: (1) trustworthiness of the PHN, (2) the PHN as part of their support network, (3) independence building, and (4) help with decision making.ConclusionsParenting teens viewed PHNs as contributing to their success in managing their lives and becoming successful parents. They viewed PHNs as trustworthy, supportive, encouraging their ind
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