Recognition and support for today's preceptor.
This article describes the development of a program to support and recognize staff nurses as they embrace the role of preceptor. A nursing educator from a Midwestern tertiary children's hospital, housed within an adult tertiary care facility, was challenged to develop a recognition program for both hospitals that would adequately support the preceptor role while being economically feasible for the organization. A recognition program known as "Preceptor Pride" was developed to focus on the priorities of "professional recognition and individual dedication to education."
Biggs
Lori
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Toledo Children's Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, USA.
Schriner
Cheryl L
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D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development