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Mentors or preceptors? Narrowing the theory-practice gap.

P Armitage, P Burnard

    Nurse Education Today
    |June 1, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    Mentors and preceptors in clinical nursing play distinct roles. Understanding these differences can help bridge the gap between nursing theory and practice.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Clinical Mentorship
    • Professional Development

    Background:

    • The roles of mentors and preceptors in clinical nursing are subjects of ongoing discussion in recent literature.
    • The distinction between mentorship and preceptorship requires clarification within the nursing field.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the defined roles of clinical mentors and preceptors in nursing.
    • To explore how these distinct roles can be leveraged to reduce the theory-practice gap in nursing education.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of existing literature on mentorship and preceptorship in nursing.
    • Synthesis of theoretical frameworks and practical applications of both roles.

    Main Results:

    • Mentors provide broader career guidance and psychosocial support, while preceptors focus on specific skill acquisition and direct supervision.
    • Both roles are crucial but serve different developmental needs for nursing students and new graduates.

    Conclusions:

    • Clarifying the roles of mentors and preceptors is essential for effective nursing education.
    • Implementing strategies that utilize both mentorship and preceptorship can significantly narrow the theory-practice gap in nursing.

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