Nurse Preceptor Motivations, Barriers, and Perceived Rewards Post-Pandemic
MEDSURG Nursing
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Jannetti Publications Inc.
Authors
Christine Kauth, Janet M. Reed
Issue Information
Volume 33,
No 5,
Pages 241 -
248
Abstract
Background:
Preceptors help bridge the gap between theory and practice to ensure new nurses are equipped with the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to provide safe patient care. Most of the literature on preceptors was published before the COVID-19 pandemic. Base on experience during the pandemic, there is a need to re-examine the motivations, barriers, and perceived rewards of nurse preceptors.
Aim:
Investigate the motivations, perceived barriers, and supports need for nurse preceptors post-pandemic in a variety of settings across the United States.
Methods:
A cross-sectional, mixed methods design was used to collect data from a convenience sample of 139 registered nurse preceptors who were invited to participate through social media, university contacts, and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses.
Data Analysis:
Descriptive statistics were used to analyze using NVivo, a computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software, to facilitate thematic analysis.
Results:
Many preceptors working with students or nurse orientees viewed their primary reward as "giving back to the profession." The top perceived barriers to effective precepting included not having enough time to teach and high patient ratios/workloads
Limitations and Implications:
The self-selected respondents who completed the survey may have biases and therefore, results are not generalizable. Identification of motivations, barriers, and perceived rewards can assist in the development of interventions to support nurse preceptors.
Conclusion:
Preceptors must be supported in their role so preceptees receive crucial guidance to become competent providers.
Preceptors help bridge the gap between theory and practice to ensure new nurses are equipped with the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to provide safe patient care. Most of the literature on preceptors was published before the COVID-19 pandemic. Base on experience during the pandemic, there is a need to re-examine the motivations, barriers, and perceived rewards of nurse preceptors.
Aim:
Investigate the motivations, perceived barriers, and supports need for nurse preceptors post-pandemic in a variety of settings across the United States.
Methods:
A cross-sectional, mixed methods design was used to collect data from a convenience sample of 139 registered nurse preceptors who were invited to participate through social media, university contacts, and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses.
Data Analysis:
Descriptive statistics were used to analyze using NVivo, a computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software, to facilitate thematic analysis.
Results:
Many preceptors working with students or nurse orientees viewed their primary reward as "giving back to the profession." The top perceived barriers to effective precepting included not having enough time to teach and high patient ratios/workloads
Limitations and Implications:
The self-selected respondents who completed the survey may have biases and therefore, results are not generalizable. Identification of motivations, barriers, and perceived rewards can assist in the development of interventions to support nurse preceptors.
Conclusion:
Preceptors must be supported in their role so preceptees receive crucial guidance to become competent providers.
Subjects
nurse preceptors
transition to practice
nursing education
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