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Rachel Wardrop1, Elisabeth Coyne1, Judith Needham1
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, 68 University Dr, Meadowbrook, QLD, 4131, Australia.
Abstract:
Preceptors provide fundamental support for the graduate registered nurse, acting as both teacher and role model with an aim to transition the graduate to becoming an independent practitioner. The purpose of this study was to investigate the expectations of the preceptor role from the preceptor's perspective. An interpretative phenomenological approach was used to explore the experience of being a preceptor with seven nurses working in acute clinical areas. Three themes emerged from the thematic analysis; balancing the preceptor role, exploring past experiences reveals current expectations and developing relationships. Participants had distinctive views on their role during the graduates' transition period, which were influenced by personal experience. Preceptors discussed their role including; education and support and the influence of the connection with the graduate nurse. The participants reflected on their own experiences and how this challenged their role expectations. Graduate characteristics were also highlighted to influence the balance of support. Overall the role of the preceptor was a complex role of balancing support and guidance while aiming to achieve professional development. The development of communication workshops and relationship building programs may be useful in addressing the multiple influencing elements of this relationship.
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