Use of individual development plans for nurse scientist training

•IDPs can serve as a mentoring tool that stimulates conversation, facilitates the provision of feedback on goals and achievement of milestones. •Although IDP formats varied across NINR-funded T32s, common areas included engaging in self-assessment, identifying professional/career goals, and stating strategies and tactics to achieve these goals. •Challenges included creating a culture where IDP use is understood and valued. •Data from IDPs can be...