Summary
Background
Preceptors are crucial to the provision of effective clinical learning experiences
for nursing students however many are insufficiently trained and lack support in the
role. Within Australia, preceptors may work with students preparing to become Registered
Nurses or Enrolled Nurses. An intervention was designed specifically to engage Enrolled
Nurse preceptors because they are particularly overlooked.
Methodology
A qualitative evaluation of the educational experience was undertaken using semi-structured
group interviews.
Findings
Four themes were identified: (a) feelings of disempowerment hinder a desire to do
the job, (b) open to embracing opportunities to learn about clinical teaching, (c)
barriers to engagement and (d) preceptoring across nursing divisions.
Conclusion
The study identified that the learning experience was valuable. In particular participants
enjoyed the challenge of engaging with digital stories where other experienced educators
shared the way they responded to learning problems and developed solutions, and the
facilitated discussions. Recommendations to further improve the online resource included
development of stories that are relevant to the unique challenges Enrolled Nurse preceptors
face.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: April 29, 2016
Accepted:
April 1,
2016
Received in revised form:
March 18,
2016
Received:
March 30,
2015
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