title: Faculty: the driving force in preceptorship.
abstract: The preceptorship is recognized as a clinical teaching strategy that eases the transition of nursing students from the educational setting into the practice environment. The role of faculty is pivotal to the success of preceptorship programs.
authors.affiliation: Elmira College, N.Y., USA.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Schoener
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Garrett
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008611:Mentors; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology