title: The theory of interpersonal relations applied to the preceptor-new graduate relationship.
abstract: This article presents research results applying Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations to the preceptor-new graduate relationship and describes implications for successful transition. These results will help nursing professional development educators with more appropriate preparation and assignment of preceptors.
authors.affiliation: Acute Medicine Division, Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee, USA. washingtongt@msha.com
authors.forename: Georgita T
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: Washington
mesh_terms: D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D011231:Preceptorship