title: Lessons learned from formal preceptorship programs.
abstract: The precepted clinical education experience continues to be an integral component in the process of educating student nurses. However, preparation of experienced nurses for the preceptor role lags behind the need. This article presents a summary of the requirements and recommended components of successful preceptorships and preceptor development programs.
authors.affiliation: St. Catherine University, Minnesota, USA. sfeddy@stkate.edu
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Eddy
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008611:Mentors / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000458:organization & administration; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology