Exploring Preceptorship Programmes: Implications for Future Design

ConclusionsThere were instances of outstanding preceptorship and preceptorship programmes where there was a clear link between the strategic vision, i.e., trust policy, and its delivery, i.e. preceptorship offering. There was no one framework that would universally meet the needs of all trusts, yet there are key components which should be included in all preceptorship programmes. Therefore, we would encourage innovation and creativity in preceptorship programmes, cognisant of local context.Relevance to clinical practiceThe significant shortage of nursing staff in England is an ongoing issue. Recruitment and retention are key to ameliorating the shortfall, and formal support mechanisms like preceptorship, can improve the retention of newly qualified staff. Understanding current preceptorship programmes is an important first step in establishing the fundamental building blocks of successful preceptorship programmes and enabling the sharing of exemplary good practice across organisations.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 15, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Louise M Taylor, Charlotte L Eost ‐Telling, Annie Ellerton Tags: Original Article Source Type: research