Working Toward a Competency-Based Preceptor Development Program.

Preceptorship programs are widely used in nursing education and transition to practice. This article describes a variety of improvements implemented in an academic health sciences center on the basis of findings from a study previously conducted with preceptors in the same institution. A long-standing preceptor preparation program was redesigned and expanded into two levels-an introductory workshop directed toward meeting the needs of new preceptors, and an advanced workshop for experienced preceptors.

Preceptors' perceptions of their role in a pediatric acute care setting.

Background: This study explored preceptors' perceptions of the benefits, rewards, and supports associated with the preceptor role and their commitment to the role in a pediatric acute care setting.

Method: A survey with a quantitative and semi-qualitative design was used.

Results: The survey was completed by 266 preceptors, who reported that their experience was mainly positive.