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Preceptors' Perception of Role Competency.

Kristine M L'Ecuyer, Matthew J Hyde, Bobbi J Shatto

    Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
    |April 28, 2018
    PubMed
    Summary

    Effective nurse preceptors require communication, expertise, flexibility, evaluation skills, and patience. Understanding these core competencies is crucial for successful nursing student and new nurse transitions to practice.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Professional Development
    • Healthcare Workforce

    Background:

    • Nursing student and new nurse success depends on effective clinical orientation.
    • Staff nurses often serve as preceptors, but their preparedness is not well-defined.
    • Essential attributes for preceptor competency require further exploration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the defining attributes of preceptor role competency.
    • To identify key characteristics of effective nurse preceptors from their perspective.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative study design.
    • Data collected from preceptors attending continuing education academies.
    • Analysis of preceptor-described competencies over a 9-year period.

    Main Results:

    • Communication is a critical preceptor competency.
    • Expertise, flexibility, evaluation skills, and patience are vital attributes.
    • These findings highlight key areas for preceptor development.

    Conclusions:

    • Defining preceptor expectations benefits preceptors and educators.
    • Essential competencies can inform preceptor preparation and continuing education.
    • Improved preceptor training enhances the transition to practice for new nurses.

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