Abstract
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to identify potential benefits and gaps in an academic-based preceptor education program offered to long-term care facilities in New Jersey. Preceptors are experienced nurses who provide guidance, support and instruction to new nurses transitioning from student to professional. Through an online survey and individual interviews, preceptors who participated in the program reflected on to what extent and in what ways the program impacted their understanding of key concepts critical to the preceptor role, as well as their ability to effectively apply these concepts in the work setting. Informed by Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation framework, the data were also analyzed to determine if potential benefits and gaps in understanding and applying preceptor concepts in the work setting differed by innovator category.
Sigma Membership
Gamma Nu
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Mixed/Multi Method Research
Keywords:
Academic-Based Preceptor Education Programs, Nurse Preceptors, Continuing Education, Potentional Gaps in Education, Long-Term Care Facilities
Advisor
Eli Silk
Second Advisor
Angela O'Donnell
Third Advisor
Carol Schmer
Fourth Advisor
Rodney Smith
Degree
Doctoral-Other
Degree Grantor
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Degree Year
2018
Recommended Citation
Bohnarczyk, Nancy, "Preceptor education program impact on implementation of the preceptor role" (2022). Dissertations. 795.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/795
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2022-03-14
Full Text of Presentation
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 13916802; ProQuest document ID: 2241570542. The author still retains copyright.