Healthy Workforce Institute

JUNE 12, 2024

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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Preceptors Patient Satisfaction Promotion Communication 85

American Nurse

AUGUST 1, 2024

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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Professional Development Self-Care Preceptors Leadership 98

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Nurse Journal reports that novice nurses’ most common errors are medication errors, infection issues, documentation errors, and not reporting the correct information to healthcare providers when their patients’ condition is deteriorating. These errors can cause serious harm or adverse outcomes to patients.

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Preceptors Professional Development Business 111

American Nurse

JUNE 5, 2024

The program placed students on med-surg units and paired them with nursing assistants as preceptors under the supervision of an RN. Students also received hands-on computer training for documentation. These opportunities helped students develop invaluable skills to enhance their transition into their new role as nurses.

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Preceptors Communication Education Nurse Shortage 104

American Nurse

JULY 8, 2023

Evidence-based strategies for nurse preceptors The complex role of nurse preceptor requires a combination of clinical expertise and the ability to balance patient care with learning facilitation. That’s where the nurse preceptor comes in. See Teachable moments.) Let’s get the pulse oximeter and check their oxygen saturation.”

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Consult QD

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

“What we’re really helping our nurses do in a residency program is apply all of those amazing things they’ve learned [in school],” says Kathryn Stuck Boyd, MSN, NPD-BC, education manager for Nursing Education and Professional Development.

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