title: Professional Development of Preceptors Improves Nurse Outcomes.
abstract: This hospital preceptor program includes processes to recruit, select, and provide ongoing evaluation of preceptor function. After volunteering, candidates are chosen by peer vote. A blended training program includes online, commercially available modules and nursing professional development practitioner-led sessions that engage preceptors in reflection and problem-solving. Preceptor education allows nurses to further develop their skills over 2 years. Formal evaluation found that preceptors gained efficiency in their role with low turnover rate and positive patient outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Elizabeth Cotter, PhD, RN-BC, is Nurse Educator, St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, New York, and Associate Professor of Nursing, Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York. Jacqueline Dienemann, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, is Professor, Emeritus University, Charlotte, North Carolina.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cotter
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dienemann
mesh_terms: D004496:Education, Continuing / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D009726:Nurses / Q000592:standards*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D011231:Preceptorship; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods*; D000078329:Workforce