title: Preceptorship: professional development and support for newly registered practitioners.
abstract: Preceptorship is one aspect of continuous professional development which is vital to support healthcare professionals in the delivery of safe, effective, person-centred care. This article outlines the various aspects of preceptorship for nurses, midwives and specialist community public health nurses in Northern Ireland. It is hoped that the elements within it have transferability across other healthcare professions. The article will help the reader understand where preceptorship fits within a professional development and support continuum.
authors.affiliation: Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council for Nursing and Midwifery (NIPEC), 79 Centre House, Chichester Street, Belfast, BT1 4JW. cathy.mccusker@nipec.hscni.net
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McCusker
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D011231:Preceptorship; D013192:Staff Development; D006113:United Kingdom