Healthy Workforce Institute

JUNE 12, 2024

If you have a nurse turnover problem, chances are you have a preceptor problem. This high turnover rate significantly impacts finances, patient care, and team dynamics. If you struggle to retain your new nurses, it’s time to look closely at your preceptors. Preceptors are pivotal in onboarding new nurses.

Preceptors 85

Preceptors Patient Satisfaction Promotion Communication 85

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A new grad nurse tells the story of a preceptor who seems determined to sabotage her orientation period, assuredly setting her up for failure and job loss. These statements are sadly true, and the problem is too well documented to ignore.

Preceptors 96

Preceptors Patient Satisfaction Nurse Shortage Licensing 96

American Nurse

AUGUST 1, 2024

Define the differences between mentorship and preceptor programs, and the benefits of implementing a mentorship program. For new graduate nurses in particular, the preceptor relationship typically terminates around the same time reality shock sets in, leaving the novice nurse without a support system when they most need it. March 2024.

Professional Development 98

Professional Development Self-Care Preceptors Leadership 98

Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

In one widely reported incident involving a fatal medication error , the nurse noted that her fatigue from working a double shift the previous day played a major role in the negative patient safety outcome that occurred. Behavioral characteristics — Assess individual personality attributes to match a nurse to a unit or preceptor.

Nurse Shortage 52

Nurse Shortage Retirement Patient Satisfaction Preceptors 52