Effects of a preceptorship programme on turnover rate, cost, quality and professional development

Abstract

Study findings may offer healthcare administrators another option for retaining new nurses, controlling costs, improving quality and fostering professional development. In addition, incentives and effective support from the organisation must be considered when preceptors perform preceptorship responsibilities.

The effect of preceptor role effectiveness on newly licensed registered nurses' perceived psychological empowerment and professional autonomy

“…Researchers have shown that preceptors play a significant role in this transition (Marks-Maran et al, 2012;Lee et al, 2009). Done correctly and effectively, preceptorships have the potential to ease NLRNs' transition into practice (Park et al, 2011).…”

“…NLRNs involved in effective preceptorships have shown significant achievement of many qualities needed to survive the transition to a safe, competent professional (Marks-Maran et al, 2012;Lee, Tzeng, Lin, & Yeh, 2009). NLRNs, as a result of preceptorships, have more specialized knowledge and skill sets, have better communication skills, and enjoy higher levels of patient and personal satisfaction (Lee et al, 2009).…”

“…NLRNs, as a result of preceptorships, have more specialized knowledge and skill sets, have better communication skills, and enjoy higher levels of patient and personal satisfaction (Lee et al, 2009). Preceptorships have been shown to enable NLRNs to better manage stress and feel more supported at work.…”

“…Preceptorship programs help promote close interactions between new nurses and their experienced colleagues, helping them to understand the culture of the profession and adjust to being part of a working team (Lee et al, 2009;Marks-Maran et al, 2012). Marks-Maran et al (2012) found that preceptorships helped NLRNs deal with difficult work relationships and develop techniques to deal with other disciplines, including physicians.…”

“…NLRNs were in agreement that a preceptorship program would be useful for anyone new to the profession or changing their clinical specialty (Marks-Maran et al, 2012). Effective preceptorships have the potential to improve the quality of care in the form of reduced medication errors, reduced incidents of falls, and reduced adverse events (Lee et al, 2009) while growing and improving the future of the profession.…”