Abstract
Competence and clinical judgment among new graduate nurses are at a historical low of 9% based on observational performance assessments (Kavanagh & Sharpnack, 2021). This points to a need for collaboration between academia and practice to improve the practice readiness of senior nursing students prior to their transition to practice. The nurse preceptor is well-recognized as a key to success for both senior nursing students and new graduate nurses. Support and training for nurse preceptors are essential aspects of improving practice readiness in novice nurses. A recent review of standard preceptor training and nurse preceptor perception of practice readiness indicates training content must relate to the current needs of students and new graduate nurses. The aim of this project was to improve the self-efficacy and resilience of nurse preceptors who are training senior nursing students, as well as improve the nurse preceptors' satisfaction with the preceptor training experience. Nurses in six healthcare organizations received enhanced preceptor training using self-paced online modules, synchronous Zoom training using scenarios for problem-based learning, and 12 weekly teaching tips. Analysis of surveys conducted at baseline, following training, and at the completion of time spent with a student indicates a significant increase in self-efficacy and sustained resilience. Nurses reported a significant increase in satisfaction with the enhanced preceptor training.
Sigma Membership
Beta Mu
Lead Author Affiliation
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
Type
DNP Capstone Project
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quasi-Experimental Study, Other
Research Approach
Pilot/Exploratory Study
Keywords:
Practice Readiness, Self-Efficacy, Satisfaction, Resilience, Preceptor, Senior Nursing Students
Advisor
McManis, Beth
Second Advisor
O'Haver, Judith
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
Northern Arizona University
Degree Year
2023
Recommended Citation
Kosanke, Heidi, "Nurse preceptor support" (2024). Group: Northern Arizona University School of Nursing, DNP Doctoral Papers. 26.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/group_nausn_dnp/26
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Self-submission
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