The knowledge and skills of pre-registration masters’ and diploma qualified nurses: A preceptor perspective

The effect of preceptor role effectiveness on newly licensed registered nurses' perceived psychological empowerment and professional autonomy

“…Psychological empowerment has a moderately, positive relationship with professional autonomy. These findings support literature that shows that effective preceptorships are essential in making the transition from novice to expert as smooth as possible (Park et al, 2011). This study's findings also supports Harrison-White & Simon's (2013) previous research suggesting that NLRNs are more likely to provide effective care sooner and show, overall, more confidence in their nursing role with the support of an effective preceptor.…”

“…This study's findings also supports Harrison-White & Simon's (2013) previous research suggesting that NLRNs are more likely to provide effective care sooner and show, overall, more confidence in their nursing role with the support of an effective preceptor. Additionally, this study's findings support literature that claims NLRNs who are content with their preceptorships have a better transitional experience (Park et al, 2011), and have increased confidence and competence as they transition to practice and take on in their new professional role (Mills & Mullins, 2008).…”

“…Researchers have shown that preceptors play a significant role in this transition (Marks-Maran et al, 2012;Lee et al, 2009). Done correctly and effectively, preceptorships have the potential to ease NLRNs' transition into practice (Park et al, 2011). Preceptorships have been shown to give NLRNs the confidence and competence (Mills & Mullins, 2008) needed to function with autonomy and feel psychologically empowered.…”

“…Preceptors are in the best position to assess and influence the NLRNs' perceived level of professional autonomy and psychological empowerment (Park, Wharrad, Barker, & Chapple, 2011). NLRNs that are the product of an effective preceptorship have higher levels of confidence that increases professional autonomy (Halfer & Graf, 2006) and higher levels of competence that increases psychological empowerment (Cho et al, 2006).…”

“…Preceptorships were designed to help NLRNs identify positive professional attitudes, learn appropriate behaviors necessary for professional socialization, and lessen the gap between practice and educational knowledge (Giallonardo et al, 2010). Preceptorships have become essential in making the transition from novice to expert as smooth as possible (Park et al, 2011). Those who complete this transition with the support of a preceptor are more likely to provide effective care sooner and show, overall, more confidence in their nursing role (HarrisonWhite & Simons, 2013).…”