Preceptorship and support for staff: the good and the bad

Article Abstract:

Research into the level of support available for recently qualified nurses in the United Kingdom concludes that although mentorship is seen as vital it is not always obtainable. Ten newly qualified staff nurses provided information concerning their experiences, and of these 50% had no formal support whilst only 20% had a planned preceptorship. All the nurses who were questioned felt that they needed a mentor especially during the first months of professional practice. Preceptorship should be made obligatory in the professional development of new staff nurses.

Practice

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Preceptorship for RGNs in a small community hospital: if preceptorship schemes are to be successful, they need careful planning and implementation

Article Abstract:

The Whitworth Hospital is a community hospital in rural Derbyshire and its ward environment encourages continuing learning. Staff induction packages were reviewed and developed to incorporate a preceptorship programme, based on evidence based practice, in line with UKCC policy. An approach based on learning outcomes was adopted through supervised practice, informal chats, observation of role models, and formal tutorials.

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Nurses, Officials and employees, Hospitals

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Preceptorship: making it happen

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the stress which is often experienced by newly qualified staff nurses. The fears and expectations of the staff nurses are discussed.

Services, Medical care, Study and teaching

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