title: Preceptor development. Use a staff development specialist.
abstract: Preceptor orientation is a well identified need. Less often identified is the critical role the staff development specialist plays in the ongoing support and development of preceptors. In this article, the authors explain activities of coaching, facilitating, mentoring, and consulting. These role components are essential in the ongoing development of preceptors. This support also may help retain preceptors.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Schneller
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Hoeppner
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*