title: Preceptors' perceptions of a competency-based orientation.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to describe preceptors' perceptions of a competency-based orientation. Results of a 26-item questionnaire that was distributed to all preceptors indicated the majority of preceptors agreed that 1. the identified core competencies were role- and unit-specific, and 2. competency-based orientation is an effective method of orientation. However, the majority of preceptors indicated that the length of time for completion of core competencies was insufficient; this may reflect in the new employee's ability to function as a competent practitioner. Learner-focused orientation programs that provide sufficient time for validation of competencies must be developed.
authors.affiliation: Critical Care, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Drexel Hill, PA, USA.
authors.forename: John P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Harper
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003162:Competency-Based Education / Q000592:standards*; D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000592:standards*; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000592:standards*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D011231:Preceptorship; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors