Evaluation of a Preceptorship Program for New Graduates
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Presenter: Jan Seeley, Confederation College
Team : Sally Dampier, Confederation College
Patricia Sevean, Lakehead University
Karen Duffield. Lakehead University
Cathy Schoales, Lakehead University
Purpose
Background Literature
Method
Development of Survey
Survey Instrument
Preliminary Findings
Next Steps
Conclusion
To gather information that would assist in
developing a Preceptorship Program for new
graduates.
The Preceptorship Program was part of the
nursing recruitment and retention plan to
develop a cadre of experienced preceptors in all
clinical areas for the Thunder Bay Regional Health
Science Centre.
CNA (2004). Achieving Excellence in Professional Practice – A Guide to
Preceptorship and Mentoring.’ http://www.cnanurses.ca/CNA/documents/pdf/publications/Achieving_Excellence_2004_
e.pdf
RNAO. Preceptorship Resource Kit. http://www.rnao.org/prk/
Public Health Nursing Management (2007). Ontario Nursing Strategy:
Preceptorship/Mentorship Initiative Evaluating a Public Health Nursing
Mentorship Initiative.
http://www.phred-redsp.on.ca/Docs/Reports/OntarioNursingStrategy.pdf
Environmental Scan – 2 focus groups (n=10)
The sample population (n= 150) was selected
from the preceptors involved in the
Preceptorship Program at a regional hospital.
Participants contacted through an e-mail link
which included a letter of information,
informed consent and survey.
Meetings: Clinical agencies in Northwestern Ontario and Preceptors
Reviewed: CNA’s Guide to Preceptorship and Mentorship, RNAO ‘s
Preceptorship Resource Kit and Clinical agencies’ Preceptor Orientation
Program
Conducted: Literature Review
Searched: Preceptor Orientation Programs outside of catchment area and
Existing survey tools
Received: Ethic’s approval
Developed: Survey in collaboration with the professional practice group
Demographics
Gender
Professional Qualifications
Highest Education
Years as a Practicing Nurse
Practice Area
Current area of practice
Status – full-time, part-time, casual
Number of years in current area
Current position
Have you been asked to be a preceptor for a nursing student?
If yes – Who asked you to be a preceptor? (manager, nursing
student, faculty, another staff, self volunteered, other)
What are the benefits (if any) in being a preceptor?
What are the challenges (if any) in being a preceptor?
If you have NOT being a preceptor, please explain.
Very
Important
Important
Undecided
Somewhat
Important
Not
Important
N/A
Clinical Expertise
Interest in Teaching
Positive Professional Image
Effective Role Model
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Ability to Determine Goals and
Priorities
Desire to Share Knowledge and
Skills
Demonstrate Understanding of
Organizational Policies/Legislation
Very
Important
Important
Undecided
Somewhat
Important
Not
Important
N/A
Adult Learning Principles
Learning Styles
Fostering Critical Thinking
Expectations of the Preceptor
Expectations of the Student
Expectations of the Faculty
Student Evaluation Process
Managing Conflict/Problems
Managing Diversity (culture, gender,
and intergenerational)
Have you completed a preceptorship course?
Yes/No
Did you find the preceptorship course helpful?
Yes/No
Explain your response (open text box)
If you have not completed a preceptorship
course, why?
Not available
Lack of time
Lack of money
Lack of interest
Other (please specify)
What would you like to receive PRIOR to the arrival
of the nursing student? Check all that apply.
Preceptorship Workshop
Preceptor resources through the mail
Preceptor resources through the internet
Student’s learning plan/objectives
Contact with faculty
Other (please specify)
Preceptorship
Program – tool kit
Clinical coaching - relationship for
building and sharing of evidence-based
knowledge and skills and attitude (Ervin, 2005;
Kopp, Hinkle, 2006, Kowalski, Casper , 2007)
Outcome: creating positive workplace
environment.
Professional Socialization
Preceptor and Faculty – on-going communication
and support (Hayes, Scott, 2007)
Preceptor and Student – compatibility, positive and
or optimism learning retention and
recruitment summer internship program
‘ripple-effect’(Barker, 2006; Butler, 2006; Kanaskie, 2006; Thomka, 2007; Wilkes,
2006).
Outcome: individual and collective power.
Preceptorship
availability
Time, Work load (
van Eps, Cooke, Creedy, Walker, 2006)
Numbers - perceived as not being as
beneficial as for the student
(CASN, 2007)
Outcome: pay for service, change in relationship
Implication for reflection and change:
Development of Preceptor/Mentor Program
Clinical Placement – collaborative relationship
Partnerships between clinical sites and educators –
Best-Practice Guidelines
Implication for reflection and change:
Environmental scan to identify new clinical placements
Maximizing on existing clinical placements - learning
opportunities, community nursing
Developing curriculum inclusive of: provincial and national
standards/competencies
Preceptorship is a dynamic and
complex relationship that can
support growth, increase synergy,
and develop ways to succeed as a
nurse in an ever changing health care
environment.
(Barker, 2006)
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Ervin, N. E. (2005). Clinical coaching: A strategy for enhancing evidence-based nursing practice.
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Hayes, J. H., & Scott, A. S. (2007). Mentoring partnerships as the wave of the future for new
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Jan Seeley
Confederation College
Thunder Bay
807-473-3779
[email protected]
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