title: Preceptor preparation: an investment in the future.
abstract: Preceptor preparation is critical to the success of all orientation programs. This article focuses on the purposes of preceptor preparation and a series of programs developed for the staff of Surgical Services. The programs are leveled and focus on basic and advanced concepts. The advanced program is a means of reward and recognition for preceptors in the various surgical services areas. The programs are designed for nurses and other staff involved in precepting new employees.
authors.affiliation: William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA. aspeers@beaumonthospitals.com
authors.forename: Alice T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Speers
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Strzyzewski
authors.forename: Linda D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Ziolkowski
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008611:Mentors / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D008824:Michigan; D009042:Motivation; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000193:education*; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000458:organization & administration; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D014193:Trauma Centers