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Precepting: A literature review
1Purdue University, School of Nursing, 502 N. University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States.
Summary
This literature review highlights the crucial role of nurse preceptorships in clinical education. Effective preceptor programs enhance nursing orientation and support both new and experienced nurses during career transitions.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Practice
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Classroom nursing education emphasizes theory, while clinical experience provides essential hands-on skills.
- Clinical experience is vital for nursing students and transitioning nurses.
- Effective clinical experiences rely on practice partnerships, especially preceptorships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review studies on preceptorships in nursing orientation and education.
- To examine preceptor selection, responsibilities, and motivators.
- To understand preceptor and preceptee perceptions of the preceptor role.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on nursing preceptorships.
- Analysis of data on preceptor criteria, responsibilities, and motivators.
- Synthesis of findings on preceptor and preceptee perceptions.
Main Results:
- Identified key factors in preceptor selection and responsibilities.
- Explored motivators for nurses to become preceptors.
- Synthesized perceptions of the preceptor role from both preceptors and preceptees.
Conclusions:
- Preceptors are essential to successful nursing orientation and clinical education.
- Evidence-based recommendations for policy development in preceptor programs are provided.
- Suggestions cover preceptor and preceptee preparation, responsibilities, and support.