preceptors for employees

Disablednurse · Apr 19, 2003

What does a preceptor do? I have seen it mentioned many times on this board and I have not ever heard of them before.

debbyed · Apr 19, 2003

A fancy way of saying You are orienting a new staff person. You are now their preceptor. Definition of preceptor is "teacher, instructor".

Rapheal · Apr 20, 2003

My preceptor makes $1.00 more an hour for precepting me. I just love and respect her to death. I cannot give her more money for training me-but she will get payed back in some way by having her good work habits, and knowledge passed down to another nurse who will then someday train another nurse.

A good preceptor is like a precious jewel. For all of you who put your heart, soul and kindness and patience into it- You are truly priceless!!!!

Sorry I got kinda sappy on you guys. I just can't say enough nice things about my preceptor.

susanmary · Apr 20, 2003

Nothing to precept -- nothing for charge -- nada.

JNJ · Apr 20, 2003

It's part of the description of being a professional - we teach and train our own.

mark_LD_RN · Apr 20, 2003

we get paid nothing, i think we should but either way i am glad to do it

renerian, BSN, RN · Apr 20, 2003

We used to get paid 1.50 more per hour.

renerian

Zee_RN, BSN, RN · Apr 21, 2003

Nothing.

I enjoy precepting though. I have a new grad now that I'm precepting and I really enjoy passing on the knowledge and watching her grow. I love watching that "light bulb" flame on when a concept hits them...something they've read or learned about and now see. :)

purplemania, BSN, RN · Apr 21, 2003

Thank you everyone for your replies. FYI, our facility pays $1/hr with no floating, reduced # of assigned patients, no charge responsiblity and points earned for clinical ladder. I want the preceptors to be more involved in documenting competencies and setting goals for the novice nurse. We are considering other perks for the preceptor, like paying for seminars, etc. Thanks again for your help.