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- Title
Preceptor Boot Camp: Basic Training for Novice Preceptors.
- Authors
McNeil, Brenda B.; Alexander, Ivy M.
- Abstract
Background: A clinical preceptor (CP) provides the vital link to apply didactic learning in clinical practice for nurse practitioner (NP) students. A nationwide shortage of CPs continues. The goal of this pilot project was to evaluate a model for developing preceptors from the school of nursing alumni that addressed modifiable academic barriers to precepting. Method: Six NP alumni from the school of nursing participated in a comprehensive novice CP training program based on Kolb's experiential learning theory and unparalleled faculty support through regularly scheduled contact. Pre- and posttests, site visits, and focus groups were used to assess the participants' progress. Results: Participants' self-reported ability to teach and manage time when working with NP students improved, and 83.9% showed improved knowledge of precepting skills. Conclusion: Foundational skills and communication are essential elements to support novice CPs. This support may enhance both student and CP experience as well as increase retention of CPs. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2024;55(6):283–288.]
- Subjects
UNITED States; NURSING theory; COMMUNICATIVE competence; SELF-evaluation; FOCUS groups; QUALITATIVE research; EDUCATIONAL outcomes; PILOT projects; CLINICAL trials; NURSING schools; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; NURSING; CONTINUING education of nurses; PRE-tests &; post-tests; SURVEYS; ALUMNAE &; alumni; CONCEPTUAL structures; PROFESSIONAL employee training; KOLB'S Experiential Learning theory; MEDICAL preceptorship; COMPARATIVE studies; DATA analysis software; NURSING students; EDUCATION
- Publication
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 2024, Vol 55, Issue 6, p283
- ISSN
0022-0124
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3928/00220124-20240301-01