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Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|May 9, 2015
Summary
New graduate registered nurses (RNs) need strong preceptor support for successful onboarding and retention. Their feedback on the preceptor experience directly informs essential preceptor education strategies for residency programs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Workforce Development
- Professional Development
Background:
- New graduate registered nurse (RN) onboarding and retention are critical challenges in healthcare.
- Effective preceptor engagement is vital for the successful transition of new RNs.
- Existing preceptor education may not fully address the needs of new graduate RNs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the new graduate RNs' perspective on the preceptor experience.
- To identify key preceptor skills and characteristics based on new graduate RN feedback.
- To establish a foundation for preceptor education within a national residency program.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of a convenience sample of new graduate RNs.
- Utilized data from a multisite, postresidency evaluation survey.
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of feedback on preceptor roles and behaviors.
Main Results:
- New graduate RNs identified specific effective and ineffective preceptor behaviors.
- Key themes emerged regarding communication, clinical support, and professional socialization.
- Feedback highlighted the need for structured preceptor training focused on evidence-based practices.
Conclusions:
- New graduate RN feedback is crucial for developing effective preceptor education.
- Tailored preceptor development programs can enhance the transition and retention of new RNs.
- Implementing evidence-based preceptor education is essential for nursing workforce stability.
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