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Preparing clinical preceptors to support nursing students in evidence-based practice
Debra Hagler1, Mary Z Mays, Susan B Stillwell
1Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|August 23, 2012
Summary
A workshop effectively increased nurse preceptors' knowledge and endorsement of evidence-based practice (EBP). This training improved EBP beliefs and led to increased practice application among participants.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Staff nurse preceptors are crucial for student learning and academic outcomes.
- Academic-clinical partnerships can also enhance preceptor development.
- Varying interest levels in evidence-based practice (EBP) exist across clinical settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test the effectiveness of a workshop designed to increase preceptor knowledge and endorsement of EBP.
- To address differing levels of engagement with EBP among clinical preceptors.
- To evaluate the impact of targeted educational interventions on EBP adoption.
Main Methods:
- A workshop intervention was delivered to 160 nurse preceptors across seven hospitals (2009-2011).
- Participants' beliefs regarding EBP were measured using the Evidence-Based Practice Beliefs Scale (pretest and posttest).
- Follow-up assessments were conducted 1 to 25 months post-intervention.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in Evidence-Based Practice Beliefs Scale scores from pretest to posttest (p < .001).
- Subgroup analyses confirmed the significant improvement in EBP beliefs.
- At follow-up, 52% of nurse preceptors reported increased use of evidence-based practice.
Conclusions:
- A short, collaborative, content-focused workshop can effectively promote preceptor endorsement of EBP.
- Educational interventions can enhance preceptors' knowledge and application of EBP.
- Investing in preceptor development strengthens academic-clinical partnerships and improves practice standards.
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