title: Providing support for preceptors in a community hospital.
abstract: An inexpensive support system for preceptors centered around monthly inservice programs is described. This approach has resulted in improved documentation of the preceptee's progress and greater consistency in how preceptors implement their role. In addition, preceptors believe their concerns are heard. During a nursing shortage, many hospitals may benefit from implementing a similar support system for their preceptors.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Roberson
mesh_terms: D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D011231:Preceptorship