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The role of the Preceptor
Kris L’Ecuyer, PhD(c), RN, CCNSAssociate Professor
Saint Louis University School of [email protected]
314-977-8975
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.
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.
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
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
Roles of Preceptor
• Educator• Socializer• Advocate• Consultant• Role model• Coach• Evaluator• Mentor
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
Learn to be a coach• Coaching: Art and Science
• Goals of coaching:– Guide– Inspire– Empower
• Coaches help the players discover the answers
Top 10 Qualities of a good coach
1. Knowledge of the game2. Willingness to learn new strategies or seek new information3. Motivator4. Able to Individualize and adapt style as needed5. Effective communicator6. Good listener7. Discipline8. Displays commitment9. Educator10. Evaluator
Nurture your Preceptor Role
• Practice preceptor skills• Participate in learning opportunities• Self- reflect• Identify resources and support• Seek feedback