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J Nurses Staff Dev. 2011 Jan-Feb;27(1):29-34. doi: 10.1097/NND.0b013e3182061cbc.

Preceptorship placements can be a burden for students.

Journal for nurses in staff development : JNSD : official journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization

Olive Yonge, Paul Hagler, Cheryl Cox, Shawn Drefs

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  1. Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [email protected]

PMID: 21263278 DOI: 10.1097/NND.0b013e3182061cbc

Abstract

Fourth year baccalaureate nursing students were surveyed to determine their perceptions of the preceptorship experience. Results indicated that students highly valued and enjoyed their preceptorship experiences. However, issues related to choice, finances, and role of the administration were identified. There is a need (a) to reexamine the organization and coordination of placements, (b) to understand the potential personal and financial burden on students during placements, and (c) to develop mechanisms to reduce obstacles for students that may compromise successful and meaningful preceptorship placements.

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