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Data were collected between March and May 2025. Four focus group interviews were conducted with mentors and mentees. Data were analysed using content analysis. Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative (COREQ) was used for reporting.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In the mentor group, three themes emerged: (1) mentor challenges in mentee conflicts, (2) helpful or harmful: a mentor's dilemma and (3) double duty: the rising workload of nurse mentors; in the mentees group, two themes emerged: (1) mentee challenges in mentor conflicts and (2) a good system with operational gaps.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study reveals the complex challenges faced by both new nurses and their mentors in the ICU. Although mentorship supports professional growth and patient safety, issues such as poor communication, mismatched expectations and emotional strain can hinder its effectiveness. These findings highlight the need to view mentorship as both an educational and an emotional process that requires mutual support.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Relevance to Clinical Practice<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study demonstrates that ICU mentorship must be recognized as a high\u2010intensity clinical responsibility, requiring dedicated time to prevent mentor burnout and ensure patient safety. 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