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Fixing the Grad Nurse Turnover Problem by Equipping Your Preceptors

Healthy Workforce Institute

If you have a nurse turnover problem, chances are you have a preceptor problem. If you struggle to retain your new nurses, it’s time to look closely at your preceptors. The Role of Preceptors in Nurse Turnover When working with a group of preceptors, we asked how many had been taught how to be preceptors.

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In Healthcare and Nursing, Relationships Matter

Daily Nurse

Let’s face it: someday, you may need a professional reference, an introduction to a key individual at a facility you’re interested in, some priceless career advice, a mentor, or maybe someone to serve as your preceptor during your nurse practitioner program.

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Mentorship: A strategy for nursing retention

American Nurse

Define the differences between mentorship and preceptor programs, and the benefits of implementing a mentorship program. The aim is professional development rather than skill development. Mentors achieve personal and professional development and a sense of contribution and empowerment, as well as gain a trusted colleague.

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Oncology nursing: Clinical assistant onboarding

American Nurse

Cancer care includes complex communication, and nurses require skills training equipped help them have these conversations with patients. The program placed students on med-surg units and paired them with nursing assistants as preceptors under the supervision of an RN. See Student feedback.) Leading Causes of Death.

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3 Health Systems Where Tech is Transforming Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

These three stories from HealthLeaders illustrate how nurses at hospitals and health systems around the country are embracing the advancements that technology and AI can provide: Singing River Health System The challenge to effectively train nurses without enough preceptors led Singing River Health System to turn to technology to get the job done.

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Effective clinical learning for nursing students

American Nurse

The challenge A longstanding shortage of nursing school faculty and a reliance on new graduate nurses to serve as preceptors create challenges to properly preparing nursing students for a demanding role that requires excellent critical thinking skills. Clinical and lab assignments vary from 4- or 6-hour experiences to 12-hour shifts.

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7 Nurse Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Relias

Organizations with a nurse residency program provide new nurses with additional support while also engaging experienced nurses as preceptors — fostering new connections and a healthy, collaborative culture. In addition to improving nurse retention, nurse residency programs instill a sense of community and confidence in new nurses.