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Implementing and assessing the value of nursing preceptorship
Anki Odelius1, Michael Traynor2, Sinead Mehigan3
1University of Surrey.
Nursing Management (Harrow, London, England : 1994)
|January 31, 2017
Summary
Preceptorship programs remain valuable for newly qualified nurses, offering benefits to nurses, preceptors, and healthcare organizations. Further research is needed to fully understand its impact on patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Management
- Professional Development
Background:
- Preceptorship was introduced during the Project 2000 reforms.
- Evidence indicates its continued value for newly qualified nurses.
- There is limited research on the impact of preceptorship on patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the literature on preceptorship published since 2009.
- To describe a specific preceptorship initiative in London.
- To highlight the positive aspects of preceptorship programs.
Main Methods:
- Scoping literature review of studies published since 2009.
- Descriptive account of a Health Education England-led initiative.
Main Results:
- Preceptorship programs demonstrate positive outcomes for newly qualified nurses.
- Benefits extend to preceptors and healthcare organizations.
- The review identified key positive aspects despite limited patient care research.
Conclusions:
- Preceptorship remains a valuable component of nursing education and professional support.
- Further investigation into patient care outcomes is warranted.
- Successful preceptorship models exist and can be disseminated.
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