Perceptions of motivating factors and barriers to precepting.

Background: Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) are integral to health care delivery in the United States. However, the cultivation of APRNs and PAs relies heavily on the model of precepting. Advanced practice registered nurses and PAs frequently precept students or new hires, yet limited data are available to describe the motivations, incentives, and barriers associated with precepting.