Learning outcomes of integrative preceptorships

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Preceptorships
• Healthcare Learning Outcomes

Background:

• Integrative preceptorships are crucial for senior generic baccalaureate nursing students.
• Understanding perceptions of learning outcomes is vital for program effectiveness.
• Discrepancies in perception can impact student development and preceptor roles.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and compare perceptions of ideal and actual learning outcomes.
• To analyze differences between nursing faculty, preceptors, and students.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of integrative preceptorships in nursing education.

Main Methods:

• Survey methodology involving senior generic baccalaureate nursing students.
• Inclusion of registered nurse preceptors and faculty responsible for student experiences.
• Comparative analysis of perceived ideal versus actual learning outcomes.

Main Results:

• Significant differences identified in perceptions between preceptors and the other two groups.
• Discrepancies noted in both ideal and actual learning outcome perceptions.
• All three groups (faculty, preceptors, students) reported differences between ideal and achieved outcomes.

Conclusions:

• Perceptional gaps exist regarding learning outcomes in integrative preceptorships.
• Addressing these differences is essential for optimizing nursing student education.
• Further research should explore strategies to align perceptions and enhance preceptorship experiences.