Preparing clinical preceptors to teach master's-level students in oncology nursing.
This article reports the development of a structured program for clinical nurse specialists who served as clinical preceptors for graduate students in an oncology nursing program. A needs assessment of clinical preceptors was completed, and a program for the preceptors was developed based on the learning needs identified. In addition to the program, a Manual for Clinical Preceptors was developed. The benefits of this program include networking; positive working relationships among the preceptors, faculty, and students; potential job opportunities for students; potential applicants from the clinical agencies; and, ultimately, improved care for patients with cancer and their families. The authors conclude that administrators should support efforts to nurture and recognize the personnel in the clinical agencies.
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School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104.
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D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008370:Manuals as Topic; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000193:education*; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000193:education*; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010414:Pennsylvania; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D012380:Role