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Deborah A Patten1, Thomas Baxter, Mike Chaney
1Northern Kentucky University, School of Allied Health, 40 Kenton Drive, 495J Founders Hall, Highland Heights, KY 41099, USA. Tel 859-572-5866. pattend@nku.edu.
Background:
Respiratory students spend hours in practicums with hospital employees as preceptors. What are the essential skills preceptors need to effectively teach clinically? This is not a new question; research continues to be recommended in this area.
Methods:
Regional respiratory students were invited to participate in a qualitative survey describing their perceptions of clinical practicums. Responses were coded by themes.
Results:
89 students were invited; 30 participated. The most rewarding experiences occurred when students did hands-on care. Frustrating experiences were when preceptors did not want them. Preceptors were helpful if they asked questions and were positive. Learning was hindered when preceptors complained and were rude.
Conclusion:
Students in this study learned best doing hands-on care with encouraging preceptors.
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