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Where have all the preceptors gone? Nurse leaders offer strategies to build a pipeline

Becker's Hospital Review

Nurse leaders explain why hospitals are having trouble recruiting preceptors and offer strategies to incentivize experienced nurses to take on educational leadership roles

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The Exec: New Nursing Technology Replicates 'The Best Preceptor You Ever Had'

Health Leaders | Nursing

The challenge to effectively train nurses without enough preceptors led Singing River Health System to turn to technology to get the job done. Elemeno fits in electronically to meet the need of not having as many preceptors as needed—not having preceptors around the clock.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Kendra Coles

Minority Nurse

Her expertise and leadership have made her a trusted figure in the field. I co-chair the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Council at UM BWMC and train other nursing teams in leadership, communication, and staff empowerment to optimize performance and patient outcomes. How long have you worked in the nursing field?

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Be Nice to the New Kids!

Nurses Advocates

Once done with orientation, will you have a preceptor to help you get organized and learn the specific areas of your role? Ensure the preceptor is open to questions as you progress in your role. Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you are not sure of something If you feel tension, talk to your preceptor or your leadership.

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The Nurse as an Agent of Change

Daily Nurse

Here are some examples: A new charge nurse on a nursing home unit decides to leave behind the intimidation, harassment, and bullying practiced by a predecessor, instead choosing to lead with kindness, compassion, and a firm yet fair form of leadership. Nurse change agents don’t need to only push for change at work.

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3 Key Ingredients to Hardwire and Sustain a Healthy Workforce Culture

Healthy Workforce Institute

In the complex world of healthcare leadership today, there’s no shortage of challenges. From spearheading cultural shifts and securing committed leadership to grappling with ongoing workforce shortages and managing disruptive behaviors, it’s a demanding landscape. We have important work to do in healthcare.

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7 Nurse Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Relias

Organizations with a nurse residency program provide new nurses with additional support while also engaging experienced nurses as preceptors — fostering new connections and a healthy, collaborative culture. A good work environment with quality leadership is high on the list of factors that determine whether nurses stay in their roles.