Core Preceptor Model: A New Approach to Addressing Growth in Newly Licensed Nurse Hiring

The traditional preceptor model was redesigned to support the well-being of preceptors while ensuring a meaningful orientation for Newly Licensed Nurses (NLNs). The rapid growth in NLN hiring created an unsustainable precepting environment necessitating a change. The Core Preceptor Model (CPM) was evaluated through surveys with NLNs and preceptors, orientation length, and precepting hours saved. The CPM provided a model to address our hiring growth in acute care while maintaining a high-quality orientation experience.