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Gerontologic nurse practitioner preceptor guide
Karen S Feldt1, Vaunette Fay, Sherry A Greenberg
1School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, USA.
Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|April 17, 2002
Summary
Geriatric nurse practitioner (GNP) preceptors guide NP students effectively. This resource clarifies the preceptor role, teaching strategies, and student progression for better clinical training.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner Education
Background:
- Geriatric nurse practitioners (GNPs) are crucial clinical preceptors for nurse practitioner (NP) students.
- A need exists for a concise guide to define the GNP preceptor role.
Framework:
- The guide synthesizes literature to define the GNP preceptor role.
- It offers strategies for effective clinical teaching.
- It provides methods for assessing student performance and progression.
Implementation:
- This article reviews the guide's content.
- Suggestions are provided for integrating the guide into clinical practice.
- The focus is on enhancing NP student clinical education.
Implications:
- Improved clarity and structure for GNP preceptors.
- Enhanced clinical training experiences for NP students.
- Potential to elevate the quality of geriatric nursing education.