Building Collaborative Partnerships between Academia and Hospitals to Enhance Preceptorship Experiences

Leslee H. Shepard*, Grace Allen**
* Associate Professor, Winston Salem State University & Affiliate Adjunct Faculty, Indiana Wesleyan University.
** Clinical Nurse Educator, Novant Health: Medical Park Hospital.
Periodicity:May - July'2014
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jnur.4.2.2769

Abstract

Adequate preparation of preceptors is essential to achieving optimal student learning outcomes. While several noteworthy programs are described in the literature, few if any afforded participants ongoing support. This article describes an alliance formed between faculty in a baccalaureate program and clinical nurse educators of an acute care facility. The purpose of the partnership was to facilitate preceptor success using funds received from an internal grant. The preceptor development program was an innovative approach that consisted of three phases: face-to-face, online supplemental education, and on-site clinical support. Each phase was developed based on an applicable theory of learning. Positive feedback was received from participants and faculty. Research on the effectiveness of this three-tiered approach is recommended.

Keywords

Preceptorship, Focused Client Care, Clinical experiences, Nursing Students, Student Learning Outcomes, Preceptor, Preceptor development, Transition to Practice.

How to Cite this Article?

Shepard, L.H., and Allen, G. (2014). Building Collaborative Partnerships between Academia and Hospitals to Enhance Preceptorship Experiences. i-manager’s Journal on Nursing, 4(2), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.26634/jnur.4.2.2769

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