title: Hallmarks of unsafe practice: what preceptors know.
abstract: During a preceptorship experience, certain students do not progress in their learning at the same rate as others and may engage in unsafe practice. Twenty-two preceptors working with fourth year baccalaureate nursing students for 340 hours in a final practicum were interviewed. This study reaffirmed that early identification and intervention of unsafe practice are critical and consist of red flags regarding knowledge, attitudes, skills, and professionalism.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Laurentian University, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Florence
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Luhanga
authors.forename: Olive
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Yonge
authors.forename: Florence
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Myrick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000379:methods*; D036301:Qualitative Research