title: Impact of preceptor and orientee learning styles on satisfaction: a pilot study.
abstract: This descriptive pilot study assessed the impact of learning style on satisfaction with orientation. Three learning style instruments were sent to all preceptors on inpatient units in two hospitals, and newly hired registered nurses and licensed practical nurses completed the same learning style instruments. Level of satisfaction with the orientation was used as the posttest measure. Matched t tests were compared to see whether the two groups had significant differences. Knowledge of the impact of learning styles on satisfaction can enhance the preceptor experience and perhaps increase retention.
authors.affiliation: Nursing Education and Staff Development, Summa Health System Hospitals, Akron, Ohio 44304, USA. bruntb@summa-health.org
authors.forename: Barbara A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Brunt
authors.forename: Denise J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Kopp
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007858:Learning; D008611:Mentors / Q000523:psychology*; D017145:Models, Educational; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D009743:Nursing, Practical / Q000193:education; D009820:Ohio; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011588:Psychology, Educational; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires