The art of balance: Preceptors’ experiences of caring for deteriorating patients

Abstract

Caring for deteriorating patients while serving as preceptor to novice nurses requires clinical expertise to ensure patient safety and novice nurse development. Clinical leaders may use the findings from this study to improve preceptor development and support.

Nurse preceptors’ perceptions of benefits, rewards, support, and commitment to the preceptor role in a new preceptorship program

“…As part of facilitating the implementation of a preceptorship program, nurses on the floor should have a clear understanding of the program and the role of the preceptor nurse, to help enhance their collaboration with and support of the program. Findings of other studies also confirm that preceptor nurses often do not attain adequate support and collaboration from co-workers [ 5 , 32 , 33 ]. A supportive environment and co-workers can contribute to a better preceptorship experience [ 34 ], and the preceptorship program should be built on a collaborative and supportive culture to ensure that the program is a positive and rewarding experience for all [ 34 ].…”