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Supporting preceptors
Olive Yonge1, Harvey Krahn, Lorraine Trojan
1Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. olive.yonge@ualberta.ca
Summary
Nursing preceptors need more support from faculty and administration for effective student teaching and workload management. Visible instructor involvement, whether in-person or remote, is the most valued form of support for these educators.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Management
- Occupational Stress
Background:
- Effective nursing education relies on well-supported preceptors.
- Preceptors face significant stress due to increased workloads and teaching demands.
- Support systems for preceptors often fall short of their needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the support needs of nursing preceptors.
- To identify the most effective forms of support for preceptors.
- To understand the role of nursing faculty and administration in supporting preceptors.
Main Methods:
- A mailed survey was distributed to 295 nursing preceptors.
- Data collected focused on perceived support levels and desired assistance.
- Quantitative analysis of survey responses was performed.
Main Results:
- A significant majority of preceptors desired more support.
- Continued and visible presence of instructors was highly valued.
- Support delivered in-person, by telephone, or via fax was effective.
Conclusions:
- Nursing preceptors require enhanced support from faculty and administration.
- Visible and accessible instructor involvement is crucial for preceptor success.
- Nurse educators, directors, and deans should actively engage as copreceptors.