Staff nurses' experiences as preceptors and mentors: an integrative review
Journal of Nursing ManagementPublished 1 September 2010
GAYLE L. OMANSKY
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Staff nurses' experience when functioning as a preceptor or mentor for student nurses and what might reduce the amount of stress for the nurse preceptor and increase job satisfaction and nurse retention are described.
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Defining and formalising the preceptor role can improve the standing of this function. Adjustments can be made to decrease the stress of the role. Preceptors and mentors request recognition and support for the amount of work involved in teaching students.
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Health ProfessionsNursing
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