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Positive precepting: Identifying NP student learning levels and needs.
Tamera Pearson1, Tonya Hensley
1School of Nursing, Western Carolina University, Asheville, NC.
Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
|November 27, 2018
Summary
This study outlines nurse practitioner (NP) student learning stages and offers strategies for preceptors to effectively guide NP students through diverse clinical experiences. Recognizing learner needs enhances NP education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Advanced Practice Nursing
Background:
- Clinical preceptors are essential for educating nurse practitioner (NP) students.
- NP students enter clinical rotations with varying levels of experience and knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe NP student learning stages.
- To propose strategies for preceptors to facilitate the education of NP students at different learning levels.
Main Methods:
- Literature search in CINAHL, PubMed, and EBSCOhost using terms related to NPs, students, higher education, and preceptorship.
- Inclusion of literature from related health fields due to limited initial findings.
Main Results:
- Application of Benner's Novice to Expert Model to describe NP student clinical learning levels.
- Description of preceptor- and student-led communication methods in clinical teaching.
Conclusions:
- Preceptors can utilize specific teaching methods to support NP students at various clinical learning stages.
- Tailoring teaching strategies to the unique needs of NP students at different levels optimizes experiential learning.
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