Nurses new to precepting, or who wish to brush up on the fundamentals, need proven, effective tools to ensure the best outcomes for themselves and those they precept.
The Fundamental Skills for Preceptor online course provides preceptors with the essential skills they need to function successfully in their vital role, ensuring the holistic onboarding of new staff, transition to independent practice, and safe patient care.
Nurses in all areas of patient care who are responsible for the integration of new and transitioning staff to independent practice
1Develop strategies and resources to acclimate orientees to the beginning phases of orientation.
2Create effective learning opportunities during orientation.
3Develop skills to provide feedback in a supportive manner.
4Identify strategies to support orientees in stressful situations.
5Examine criteria that will help determine when an orientee is ready to complete orientation.
Developed, reviewed and tested by progressive and critical care nursing experts in collaboration with AACN, here are some key Fundamental Skills for Preceptors features, benefits and outcomes:
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Course Content
The Fundamental Skills for Preceptors course equips learners with the essential skills needed to successfully enhance the onboarding process for new orientees. Learners will develop strategies to acclimate orientees, create impactful learning opportunities, and promote self-sufficiency. The course also covers providing constructive feedback, supporting emotional well-being in stressful situations, and evaluating when orientees are ready to transition to independent practice.
Review Course SyllabusCE Hours Earned
Up to 6.75
What Is a Preceptor?
A preceptor is an integral part of clinical education in healthcare, serving as a faculty mentor and teacher to less experienced individuals, particularly in settings like primary care and intensive care units. Preceptors guide the next generation of nurses, providing practical experience and facilitating learning experiences. They play a crucial role in clinical rotations and placements, helping students develop clinical reasoning skills and preparing them for the future of medicine. Preceptors often undergo specialized training programs to fulfill their role effectively.
Who Can Be a Nurse Preceptor?
Any experienced registered nurse (RN) with a strong clinical background can serve as a nurse preceptor, contributing to nursing education in various healthcare settings, including health care facilities and intensive care units. Preceptors are typically part of a team of faculty dedicated to nurturing the next generation of nurses. They play a vital role in preceptor programs, where they provide guidance and support to nursing students, ensuring they receive the practical experience necessary for their roles.
What Does a Nurse Preceptor Do?
A nurse preceptor's role encompasses various responsibilities, including guiding nursing students through clinical rotations and placements, facilitating learning experiences, and fostering clinical reasoning skills. They provide practical experience in primary care and intensive care units, offering insights into the future of medicine. Preceptors play a key role in preceptor programs, where they undergo specialized training to fulfill their responsibilities effectively, ensuring the next generation of nurses receives the guidance and support they need to succeed.
What Are the Benefits of Being a Good Preceptor?
Being a preceptor offers numerous benefits, including the opportunity to contribute to a generation of nurses and shape the future of healthcare. Preceptors gain valuable teaching experience and enhance their clinical skills while providing practical experience to nursing students. They play a vital role in nursing education, fostering a supportive learning environment in health care facilities and intensive care units. Additionally, preceptors often participate in preceptor training programs to further develop their skills and stay updated on best practices.
What Are the Benefits of Having a Good Preceptor?
Having a good preceptor is invaluable for nursing students, as it enhances their learning experiences and prepares them for their future roles. Good preceptors provide mentorship and guidance, helping students develop clinical reasoning skills and navigate clinical rotations effectively. They create a supportive learning environment in health care facilities and intensive care units, ensuring students receive practical experience and valuable insights into the future of medicine. Additionally, good preceptors contribute to the success of preceptor programs, fostering the development of competent and confident nurses.
Accreditation
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for up to 6.75 contact hours.
This item is nonrefundable.
Expiration Date: June 1, 2027