Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Pages 4-11, January 2010

Relationships between formalized preceptor orientation and student outcomes

  • Alicia L. Warren, MSN

      Affiliations

    • Washington State Community College, Marietta, OH 45750, USA
    • ,
  • Sharon A. Denham, DSN

      Affiliations

    • Ohio University School of Nursing, Athens, OH 45701, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.

Abstract 

Competently prepared nurses are expected to provide clinical care and advocate for client care. Preceptors are an important aspect of the solution for assisting student nurses to bridge the gaps between classroom and practice. Findings from this literature review found that formal orientation, employer support, and relationships with educational settings enhance preceptor roles. While the literature supplies many opinions and ‘how to’ papers, the body of research that has investigated relationships between preceptor characteristics, preceptor orientation, and student outcomes is still limited.

Keywords: Preceptorship, Student outcomes, Preceptor programs

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PII: S1557-3087(09)00017-1

doi:10.1016/j.teln.2009.02.003

Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Pages 4-11, January 2010

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