title: Self-efficacy of senior baccalaureate nursing students and preceptors.
abstract: The purpose of this descriptive study was to investigate the effects of a senior clinical preceptorship experience on the self-efficacy levels of senior baccalaureate nursing students and their preceptors. Bandura's (1977, 1986) theoretical model of self-efficacy provided the conceptual framework. A non-probability convenience sample of 74 students and preceptors completed the self-efficacy pre-questionnaire; 47 the post-questionnaire. Students' overall self-efficacy scores increased significantly (M = 3.46/4.00; P < or = 0.01) following the 12-week preceptorship. Preceptors' post-scores, although not significantly increased, remained high, suggesting confidence in their role. Continuation of preceptorship programs is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, University of Western, Ontario, London, Canada.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Goldenberg
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Iwasiw
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: MacMaster
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000592:standards*; D012649:Self Concept; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*