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Preparing nurses for preceptorship
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|June 1, 1994
Summary
Project 2000 introduced diploma-level nursing courses in Scotland, creating challenges for student clinical experiences. Preceptorship was adopted as a framework to support these students and prepare practitioners for their new educational roles.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Project 2000 courses in Scotland presented challenges for diploma-level nursing students.
- Supernumerary student status impacted clinical learning experiences and practitioner roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the implementation of preceptorship for clinical supervision of new nursing students.
- To describe the preparation of practitioners for supervising students in clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- A case study approach was used by a Scottish college.
- Preceptorship was selected as the clinical supervision framework.
- Practitioners received specific preparation for their new responsibilities.
Main Results:
- The study outlines the adoption of preceptorship to manage student clinical placements.
- It details the process of preparing clinical practitioners for their supervisory roles.
- The college aimed to enhance the educational value of student clinical experiences.
Conclusions:
- Preceptorship can provide a structured framework for clinical supervision of nursing students.
- Effective preparation of practitioners is crucial for successful student placements.
- This approach addresses challenges associated with new educational initiatives in clinical settings.