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The role of the Preceptor

The role of the Preceptor. Kris L’Ecuyer , PhD(c), RN, CCNS Associate Professor Saint Louis University School of Nursing Lecuyerk@slu.edu 314-977-8975. The role of the Preceptor. Objectives: Discuss the purpose of preceptorships .

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The role of the Preceptor

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  1. The role of the Preceptor Kris L’Ecuyer, PhD(c), RN, CCNS Associate Professor Saint Louis University School of Nursing Lecuyerk@slu.edu 314-977-8975

  2. The role of the Preceptor • Objectives: • Discuss the purpose of preceptorships. • Distinguish between undergraduate and graduate level preceptorships. • Identify the responsibilities and roles of the preceptor. • Understand the role of the nurse preceptor as coach.

  3. Purpose of preceptorships • Facilitate clinical education of nurse practitioner students in clinical settings. • Provide opportunities for the integration of theory and practice in clinical settings. • Provide role immersion opportunities for the NP student.

  4. Graduate Level NP students • Preceptee has RN experience • Various amounts of time • Various specialties • Need to understand context and relate it to future practice goals • Objectives of Precepted experience are different • More complex • More independent

  5. Responsibilities of preceptors • Understand adult learning theory • Characteristics of adult learners, learning theories, domains of learning • Understand personality theories • Create positive learning environment • Share NP experience and wisdom • Role model expertise • Leadership • Assess competency

  6. Roles of Preceptor • Educator • Socializer • Advocate • Consultant • Role model • Coach • Evaluator • Mentor

  7. Focus on the COACHING role:Establishing and managing the coaching relationship • Getting to know each other • Ask them lots of questions • Establish yourself as a good listener • Creating and maintaining rapport. • Establishing the Rules of the game • Clarifying expectations • Discuss your expectations of each other • Learner issues and Teacher issues

  8. Learn to be a coach • Coaching: Art and Science • Goals of coaching: • Guide • Inspire • Empower • Coaches help the players discover the answers

  9. Top 10 Qualities of a good coach • Knowledge of the game • Willingness to learn new strategies or seek new information • Motivator • Able to Individualize and adapt style as needed • Effective communicator • Good listener • Discipline • Displays commitment • Educator • Evaluator

  10. Nurture your Preceptor Role • Practice preceptor skills • Participate in learning opportunities • Self- reflect • Identify resources and support • Seek feedback

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