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Preceptor selection, orientation, and evaluation in baccalaureate nursing education
1California State University, Sacramento, USA. altmannt@csus.edu
Summary
Clinical preceptorships are vital for nursing students, but programs often fail to select qualified preceptors. Improved selection and evaluation are crucial for quality nursing education and practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Clinical preceptorships are essential for nursing students to bridge theory and practice.
- Preceptors serve as a vital support for faculty in US nursing schools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the use, selection, and evaluation of clinical preceptors in undergraduate baccalaureate nursing programs.
- To identify areas for improvement in current preceptorship program designs.
Main Methods:
- The study examined a portion of undergraduate baccalaureate nursing programs.
- Data collection focused on the utilization, selection criteria, and evaluation processes of clinical preceptors.
Main Results:
- Most preceptorship programs do not consistently ensure the selection of qualified clinical preceptors.
- Current program designs may not adequately support the effective use of preceptors.
Conclusions:
- Careful selection, orientation, and evaluation of clinical preceptors are necessary for quality nursing education.
- Enhanced preceptorships benefit nursing education, practice, patient care, and administration.
- Further research is needed on clinical preceptorships, particularly selection and evaluation methods.
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