[Content analysis of the experience of preceptors in clinical education for senior student nurses].
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to identify experiences of nurses who served as preceptors in clinical education for senior student nurses in a college of medicine in Wonju city.


METHODS
Data was collected from 20 preceptors instructing senior student nurses in 2001 using a self-completion questionnaire. To analyze data, content analysis was done using an analysis scheme developed by the investigators.


RESULTS
The analysis scheme consisted of 7 categories and 25 subcategories. 135 significant statements were analyzed and categorized. Preceptors indicated that they were role models, socialization facilitators and educators while instructing students in the clinical practicum. In performing the preceptors' role, preceptors reported that their most important change was self-enhancement,and positive experience was a constructive work atmosphere. The most important factor facilitating the preceptors' role performance was support from head nurses, and the most discouraging factor was work loads.


CONCLUSIONS
This study suggests that interventions for encouragement and socialization of preceptors should be developed to promote clinical education for senior student nurses.
Hur
Hea-Kung
HK
Department of Nursing, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Kangwon-do 220-701, Korea.
Choi
Sang-Soon
SS
Ahn
Yang-Heui
YH
Lim
Young-Mi
YM
Shin
Yun-Hee
YH
Park
So-Mi
SM
Kim
Gi-Yon
GY
Song
Hee-young
HY
Kim
Ki-Kyong
KK
D000328:Adult; D004506:Education, Nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007723:Korea; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000379:methods