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Honor Preceptors for the Difference They Make

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Preceptors! Preceptors are the key to a smooth transition to competence for students, new grads, or experienced nurses moving from one specialty to another. Kick recognition up a notch The difference preceptors make can’t be underestimated. Unfortunately, their labors often go unappreciated and unrecognized.

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Making the Most of Your NP Clinical Rotations

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It will also show your preceptor that you want to make the most out of your time with them. As a student, it is common to feel embarrassed about asking to do something or speaking up if your opinion differs from your preceptor or someone else that works at your clinical site. Come prepared! Speak up for yourself!

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Put On Your Headsets: Virtual Reality May Become Part of Your Nurse Training Tools

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Student nurses still need instructors to guide them during clinicals, as new nurses will need preceptors to do the same, she said. The soft skills component Sparkman said that VR can be a valuable tool to grow nurses’ soft skills like communication, active listening, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and critical thinking.