Precepting

[freckles23]

I have been a nurse for 5 years. I am supposed to be precepting one of the ex nursing assistants on our unit. I feel like I am not a good person to precept because I still question alot of things myself and dont feel I know as much as other nurses because im constantly learning everyday. I want her to be able to get a sufficient orientation and I dont know if I feel she will get that with me. What can I do to make me a good preceptor? What advice can you give me to make sure she has a positive experience?

[Davey Do]

Learning is a cyclical process in which we are initially exposed to new information, and through association and repetition, that information becomes ingrained in our long term memories.

"We teach best what we most need to learn" Richard Bach wrote.

In allowing another to be concentrically involved in that learning process, we are teaching and learning at the same time.

Mr. Bach also wrote, "We are all learners, teachers, and doers".

Allow the nursing assistant to be concentrically involved in your own learning and doing process, freckles23, and you both will benefit from the experience.

Good luck and the best to you, freckles23!

[Crash_Cart]

I found it helpful to take a preceptor certification course.

They even give you a nifty certificate and it looks good on your resume. ?

But more importantly, you learn how to provide others with a more meaningful, supportive experience.