Does Preceptorship improve confidence and competence in Newly Qualified Nurses: A systematic literature review

While one-to-one preceptorship does influence confidence and competence, Preceptorship Programmes has greater impact than the individual preceptor.

Abstract

While one-to-one preceptorship does influence confidence and competence, Preceptorship Programmes has greater impact than the individual preceptor. Due to limited empirical research there is no concrete evidence that Preceptorship has a direct impact on confidence or competence. Further research into team preceptorship/choice of preceptors and what impacts on Newly Qualified Nurses confidence and competence is required.