J Nurs Educ
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The mentor's role is often underreported in the literature. Given the pivotal role peer mentors play in mentorship efforts, the current study sought to explore the experiences and perceptions of peer mentors enrolled in a university-affiliated, nursing student, peer mentorship program. ⋯ Aspects of self-directed learning may benefit future careers for student peer mentors. Opportunities for program enhancement include coping and communication skills for peer mentors. Future "scaled-up" evaluations are needed for ongoing quality improvements using multimethod approaches. [J Nurs Educ. 2018;57(7):422-425.].