title: Action research applied to a preceptorship program.
abstract: In this article the authors describe the development of a framework designed to discuss expectations between preceptors, orientees, nursing unit managers and clinical nurse educators. Action research theory provided the framework for this process. Preceptors found the process of articulating expectations helpful, relevant, and meaningful to their practice.
authors.affiliation: Women's Health & Wellness Consultants, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Balcain
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Lendrum
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bowler
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Doucette
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Maskell
mesh_terms: D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000592:standards*; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015402:Nursing Education Research / Q000379:methods*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000592:standards*; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods*