The Nurse Break

APRIL 1, 2023

Preceptors can make or break a young nurse’s experience. My first preceptor was attentive, kind, patient and helped guide me into the world of nursing. These days I am a Rural and Remote agency nurse working through out QLD and NSW. This works in reverse also, situations where your new grad needs correcting.

Preceptors

Nurse.com

JUNE 20, 2022

One thing that can ease the transition and help retain new nurses is nurse precepting, said Solimar Figueroa, PhD, RN, MHA, P-PCA, a clinical collaborator for the American Academy for Preceptor Advancement (AAPA). But precepting bedside nurses isn’t what many think and nurses who want to become preceptors should learn how to properly do it.

Preceptors

Minority Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

Coates works at a mental health crisis center as a senior professional evaluation nurse, preceptor to new nurses, Nursing Journal Club facilitator, and nursing department trainer for new staff. She’ll graduate with her doctorate in nursing practice as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in December 2023.

Mental Health

Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

These three stories from HealthLeaders illustrate how nurses at hospitals and health systems around the country are embracing the advancements that technology and AI can provide: Singing River Health System The challenge to effectively train nurses without enough preceptors led Singing River Health System to turn to technology to get the job done.

Preceptors

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Staff nurses play a pivotal role during clinical learning, serving as formal and informal guides, mentors, and preceptors. Clinical experiences impact students’ academic success, clinical self-efficacy, perceived preparedness to transition to practice, and likelihood to stay in the profession.

Preceptors

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. Successful precepting can help bridge the academic–practice gap, which improves intent to stay in the profession and promotes patient safety.

Preceptors

American Nurse

AUGUST 1, 2024

Define the differences between mentorship and preceptor programs, and the benefits of implementing a mentorship program. For new graduate nurses in particular, the preceptor relationship typically terminates around the same time reality shock sets in, leaving the novice nurse without a support system when they most need it.

Professional Development

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Nurse leaders from a mid-Atlantic 12-hospital health system reviewed best practices for improving unit outcomes and identified a need for modified care delivery models. A care delivery model redesign, featuring licensed practical nurses) in an expert-led team-based approach was measured for success. In 2022, 46.1%

LPN

Nurse.com

AUGUST 12, 2022

By continuing to invest in your education through recertification, you can demonstrate your continued mastery according to the latest evidence-based practice standards and serve as a leader in best practices within your specialty. Enhance Professional Opportunities.

Nursing Certifications

Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Innovative models to support preceptor programs. Memorial Hermann’s partnership with Relias as its education solution provider has been essential in helping it sustain best practices. Prioritizing staff resiliency and wellness through activities such as meditation and wellness coaching. An 8-hour mental health day.

Preceptors

Empowered Nurses

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Legal and Professional Ramifications When shortcuts replace best practices, it’s only a matter of time before serious issues arise. Mentors, preceptors, and unit managers need to be mindful of the messages they are conveying, both explicitly and implicitly.

Licensing

Nurse.com

AUGUST 12, 2022

By continuing to invest in your education through recertification, you can demonstrate your continued mastery according to the latest evidence-based practice standards and serve as a leader in best practices within your specialty. Enhance Professional Opportunities.

Nursing Certifications

Relias

DECEMBER 15, 2023

After years of education and training, the ability to apply clinical guidelines and best practices on the floor depends on a nurse’s capacity for critical thinking, which is quickly noticed by leadership, other nurses, and ultimately, patients. While this skill can improve over time, it may come more readily to some nurses than others.

Preceptors

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Knowing where the novice nurse enters the field and creating an individualized plan can help the new nurse transition to practice—reminding the new nurses to give themself some grace in their new role. Both pirates shared that they look at how standard examinations are used and if they are based on best practices.

Self-Care

Relias

MARCH 31, 2023

Employers may formally create these relationships through mentor assignments and preceptor programs. Facilitate mentoring opportunities Mentoring can be an effective way to train new nurse leaders. Employees commonly have mentors when they begin their careers.

Leadership

Nurse Code

JULY 3, 2022

When I was working as a staff Nurse, I found myself frequently helping to orient new Nurses and train them on best practices. I want to become a Nurse Educator to help shape the next generation of Nurses and help them provide the best possible care to their patients.”

Nurse Educator