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A preceptorship programme for health visitors and school nurses: a pilot study
Sonia Phillips1, Jen Tapping, Ann Ooms
1St George's Healthcare NHS Trust.
Summary
Newly qualified health visitors and school nurses reported positive perceptions of a structured preceptorship program. Participants valued the program
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Public Health Practice
- Professional Development
Background:
- Newly qualified health visitors and school nurses require structured support during their transition.
- Preceptorship programs are designed to facilitate professional growth and integration into practice.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of such programs is crucial for optimizing workforce development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the perceptions of newly qualified health visitors and school nurses regarding a structured preceptorship program.
- To assess the impact, value, quality, and sustainability of the pilot preceptorship initiative.
- To understand the perceived benefits on confidence, competence, and leadership skills.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study employing a mixed-method evaluative approach.
- Involved participants identifying personal goals, participating in action learning sets, and completing work-related projects.
- Utilized a preceptor facilitator model with senior staff support.
Main Results:
- The majority of participants reported positive views on the preceptorship program's impact, value, quality, and sustainability.
- Participants highly valued the roles of the preceptor facilitator, project work, and action learning sets.
- Health visitors and school nurses perceived gains in confidence, competence, and leadership skills.
Conclusions:
- The structured preceptorship program was positively perceived by newly qualified health visitors and school nurses.
- The program effectively supported professional development, enhancing confidence, competence, and leadership.
- Preceptorship, including action learning sets and dedicated facilitation, is a valuable model for early-career public health nurses.
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