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Published on: September 11, 2021
Cognitive Apprenticeship During Preceptorship
1Betty A. Key, EdD, MSN, RN, CCRN, is Assistant Professor, Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Vivian H. Wright, PhD, is Professor of Instructional Technology, College of Education, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.
Abstract:
This study investigated whether implementation of an instructional strategy during hospital orientation preceptorship of newly graduated nurses would impact their confidence and ease of transition. Findings revealed an increase in confidence of newly graduated nurses after implementation of cognitive apprenticeship principles. The findings suggest that it can be beneficial to teaching cognitive apprenticeship principles to preceptors for use during preceptorship.
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