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J Nurses Prof Dev. 2017 May/Jun;33(3):131-137. doi: 10.1097/NND.0000000000000343.

Reframing Nursing Preceptor Development: A Comprehensive Approach to Improve Education, Standardize Processes, and Decrease Costs.

Journal for nurses in professional development

Johanna Senyk, Beth A Staffileno

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  1. Johanna Senyk, DNP, MSN, APN/CNS, RNC-OB, is Manager of Clinical E-learning and Learning Management System, AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Beth A. Staffileno, PhD, FAHA, is Associate Professor, Adult Health and Gerontological Nursing, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.

PMID: 28471995 DOI: 10.1097/NND.0000000000000343

Abstract

High preceptor turnover and mandates for cost efficiency in a rapidly changing healthcare environment require innovative approaches for developing and supporting nurse preceptors. Responding to new organizational strategic and cost containment initiatives, a quality improvement project was initiated that combined several evidence-based approaches to align traditional processes and programs. The resultant preceptor development program decreased costs and standardized processes. It also showed improved learning and preceptor satisfaction and increased educational, networking, and recognition opportunities.

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