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Evaluating preceptorship arrangements in a paediatric setting
1Department of Nursing, University of Liverpool & Royal Liverpool Children's NHS Trust, United Kingdom. mfarrell@liverpool.ac.uk
Summary
Newly qualified nurses benefit from preceptorship, a crucial support system. Both preceptors and nurse preceptees require support for effective, yet challenging, onboarding arrangements, necessitating further research.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Development
- Healthcare Support Systems
Background:
- Newly qualified nurses require structured support during their transition into practice.
- Preceptorship serves as a key strategy for integrating new nurses into healthcare organizations.
- Effective preceptorship is vital for retaining nursing staff and ensuring quality patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the role and impact of preceptorship for newly qualified nurses.
- To identify the support needs of both preceptors and preceptees.
- To explore challenges in maintaining effective preceptorship programs.
Main Methods:
- This study synthesizes existing research on nursing preceptorship.
- Qualitative and quantitative data from various healthcare settings were reviewed.
- Key themes regarding support, challenges, and outcomes were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Preceptorship is a valuable support mechanism for newly qualified nurses.
- Both preceptors and preceptees require adequate support for successful preceptorship.
- Challenges exist for preceptees, preceptors, and organizations in sustaining effective programs.
Conclusions:
- Effective preceptorship is essential for newly qualified nurses' professional growth and retention.
- Targeted support for preceptors and preceptees is crucial for program success.
- Further research is needed to fully understand and optimize preceptorship models.