program to teach preceptors to be preceptors

Straydandelion · Dec 22, 2009

Some universities give them, might want to check in your area. http://www.nursing.pitt.edu/academics/ce/precept/index.jsp

nlhnurse1982 · Dec 23, 2009

I went through a preceptor course at my hospital in theory it is a good idea. We went over common sense topics such as that everyone learns differently, what is expected of us as a preceptor...etc. I would have liked I guess a more indepth discussion on methods on communicating effectivley to help give constructive criticism and keep a good working relationship, resources for helping new grads gain confidence and identify areas of concern to work on so when they get off orientation they can say I've had a positive experience that I have gotten a lot out of and I feel confident I can do this job. I try to do my best to be supportive and helpful so the GNs that are with me, can trust to talk to me and come with concerns and not think I am going to make fun of them.

I hoped this helped. Good luck with this, it is a great idea!

Snickerdoodles · Dec 23, 2009

I went through the preceptor program at my hospital a few years ago. I did not get much from it, except the extra pay for being able to precept new staff! The class was a basic first day in grade school. You know you go around the room and say, "My name is Melissa and I drive a red car. This is Sally and her birthday is in June. This is Chris and he has 2 boys." And then we did a scavenger hunt and had to find people with certain attributes (ie lives in an apartment, has a middle name of Marie, etc). It was basically a workshop to get you to learn how to talk to people.

I think being able to understand how people learn and even properly going over policy would be a great idea for a program. That is one of the things that I see the most when training. New staff is confused because depending on who trains them, they have interpretations of the "correct way to do things." It might be a good time to reinstate what policy is to staff so they can show the correct way to teach.

nlhnurse1982 · Dec 23, 2009

I went through the preceptor program at my hospital a few years ago. I did not get much from it, except the extra pay for being able to precept new staff! The class was a basic first day in grade school. You know you go around the room and say, "My name is Melissa and I drive a red car. This is Sally and her birthday is in June. This is Chris and he has 2 boys." And then we did a scavenger hunt and had to find people with certain attributes (ie lives in an apartment, has a middle name of Marie, etc). It was basically a workshop to get you to learn how to talk to people.
I think being able to understand how people learn and even properly going over policy would be a great idea for a program. That is one of the things that I see the most when training. New staff is confused because depending on who trains them, they have interpretations of the "correct way to do things." It might be a good time to reinstate what policy is to staff so they can show the correct way to teach.

Wow you get extra pay to do this we don't get anything for it, in fact I just found out that our new grads are making more money then some of us precepting them!

Tonjia · Dec 23, 2009

Wow you get extra pay to do this we don't get anything for it, in fact I just found out that our new grads are making more money then some of us precepting them!

OK that is just WRONG. how does this happen?

Snickerdoodles · Dec 24, 2009

Its soooo true! I know they are hiring people of the street making the same wages as people who have been at my place at years. Its because the standard 3.5% raise is less than the cost of living increases!

As for the extra pay dont get excited, its only .50/hr! I guess it adds up though!