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Keywords

Preceptors, graduate nurses

Disciplines

Nursing

Description

Preceptors facilitate unit orientation, a critical phase of the development of new graduate nurses (GNs) as they begin their nursing career. Nursing turnover has increased at a startling rate since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and GNs continue to be in high demand, but the waning number of qualified registered nurse preceptors (RNPs) presents a challenge (McDermott, 2023). This lack of qualified RNPs is a critical concern of nurse leaders, creating significant challenges for training GNs. RNPs precepting GNs on a frequent basis can lead to burnout and job dissatisfaction. A rotating precepting model could lead to more choice and ownership for RNPs over the preceptorship process, opting in when enthusiastic and energized about teaching and opting out when near burnout (Barrett, 2020). RNPs also need continuing professional development to validate competency. Conversely, GNs may feel uncomfortable with an assigned primary RNP’s teaching style or personality. Nursing education collaborated with nurse managers to ensure GNs received quality preceptor support during their 10-week unit orientation while also incorporating job satisfiers to reduce burnout, increasing job satisfaction and nurse retention for both RNPs and GNs, ultimately improving care delivery and patient outcomes.

Publication Date

5-6-2024

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Nurses Week at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, May 6-12, 2024.

Rotating Preceptors: (In)consistency is Key

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