title: A preceptor training program model for the hemodialysis setting.
abstract: The implementation of a preceptor training program is an integral step to improving the education of nurses entering the specialty of nephrology nursing. This preceptor training model integrates the components of the preceptor, orientee, educational support, administrative support, and incentives to form a basis for an effective preceptor program model This model was piloted in a group of outpatient dialysis facilities. Benefits were achieved from the program, including nursing growth, leadership development, and anticipated improved nurse recruitment and retention.
authors.affiliation: Renal Network of the Upper Midwest, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Singer
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007857:Leadership; D017145:Models, Educational; D009042:Motivation; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010560:Personnel Selection; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011588:Psychology, Educational; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000451:nursing*; D012944:Social Support; D013192:Staff Development