Preceptor as Educator

Hello everyone!

The most common term associated with preceptors is educator.  Education however goes above and beyond supplying information to an individual.  It requires the assessment of needs and learning style, developing a learning plan that fits the needs of the student and outcomes of the course (in this case preceptorship), and evaluating the learner’s progress. Precepting should be focused around the competencies of a nurse clinician which include the following: patient centered care, collaboration among interdisciplinary groups within the healthcare setting, engaging in evidence based practice, applying quality improvement and safety, and utilizing informatics to effectively communicate and document care. How do you evaluate achievement of these outcomes as a nurse preceptor?

Ulrich, B. (2011). The preceptor role. Retrieved from http://rnpreceptor.com/docs/sampleMasteringPrecepting.pdf