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Rewarding staff nurse preceptors
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|March 1, 1995
Summary
Staff nurses acting as preceptors for students face heavy workloads. A survey revealed that a special dinner and student gifts were the most valued rewards, alongside critical faculty feedback and support.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Preceptorship
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- Clinical facility staff members serving as preceptors for senior nursing students offers benefits but is labor-intensive for staff nurses.
- Understanding preceptor needs and perceptions is crucial for effective clinical education and staff retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey staff nurse and nurse manager perceptions regarding rewards for clinical preceptors.
- To identify effective strategies for recognizing and supporting preceptors in nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to staff nurses and nurse managers to gather data on preceptor rewards.
- Qualitative data from anecdotal comments were analyzed to supplement quantitative findings.
Main Results:
- A special dinner honoring preceptors and a gift from the student were statistically significant findings.
- Ongoing faculty-preceptor feedback on effectiveness was considered critical.
- Faculty involvement in unit projects, research, and continuing education programs was highly rated.
Conclusions:
- While tangible rewards like dinners and gifts are appreciated, ongoing communication and faculty support are vital for preceptor satisfaction.
- Effective preceptor programs require a combination of recognition and collaborative support from academic faculty.
- Addressing the labor-intensive nature of preceptorship through faculty-student-preceptor collaboration can enhance the experience for all stakeholders.