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Developing An Evidence-Based Preceptor Program To Improve The Orientation Process, Emily Nobles
Developing An Evidence-Based Preceptor Program To Improve The Orientation Process, Emily Nobles
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Translational and Clinical Research Projects
Background: Creating a positive experience for the new nurse during the orientation period is vital in ensuring safe practice, employee satisfaction, and improved self-efficacy and retention of the employee long-term. Problem: At a 245-bed acute care hospital in the southeastern United States, nursing retention and preceptor practices have surfaced as an opportunity for improvement. Methods: A quality improvement project involving the implementation of an evidence-based preceptor program with formal preceptor education, preceptor application, and a standardized feedback tool was evaluated to determine the effect on preceptor/preceptee self-efficacy, intent to stay, and preceptor engagement. Results: 10 preceptor-preceptee pairs with previous nursing …