Fast Facts for the Nurse Preceptor

This must-have guide for all new nurses in the preceptor role contains all you need to know to successfully educate, protect, socialize and evaluate nurses transitioning to a new environment. It presents and discusses the following important topics that all contribute to a successful nursing preceptorship:The importance of integrating evidenced-based practice throughout preceptorshipLearning styles and how to teach to themStages of preceptorshipCommunication techniquesDocumentation completion (formal and informal)What type of person makes a good preceptorReality shock and helping the new nurse through the processWorking with competency assessmentPortfolio developmentEffective evaluationConflict resolutionThe difference between a preceptor and a mentorDeveloping critical thinking skills