Resources for Preceptors

We are committed to supporting the role of preceptors and the value they add to the provision of quality care within the organization. To this end, we have created a Blog dedicated to preceptors. Visit it at www.MyNursebook.com and post your comments or questions related to preceptoring.

The following list provides you with resources to help you in your preceptor role.

Baggot, D. M., Hensinger, B., Parry, J., Valdes, M. S., & Zaim, S. (2005). Cost-benefit analysis of one retention strategy. Journal of Nursing Administration, 35(3),138-145.Bain, L. (1996). Preceptorship: A review of the literature. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 24, 104-107.

Brunt, B. A., & Kopp, D. J. (2007). Impact of preceptor and orientee learning styles on satisfaction. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 23(1), 36-44.

Charleston, R., & Goodwin, V. (2004). Effective collaboration enhanced rural preceptorship training. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 13, 225-231.

Charleston, R., & Happell, B. (2004). Evaluating the impact of a preceptorship course on mental health nursing practice. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 13, 191-197.

Fey, M. K., & Miltner, R. S. (2000). A competency-based orientation program for new graduate nurses. Journal of Nursing Administration, 30(3), 126-132.

Giles, P. F., & Moran, V. (1989). Preceptor program evaluation demonstrates improved orientation. Journal of Nursing Staff Development, January/February, 17-24.

Hardy, R., & Smith, R. (2001). Enhancing staff development with a structured preceptor program. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 15(2), 9-17.

Harper, J. P. (2002). Preceptors’ perceptions of a competency-based orientation. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 18(4), 198-202.

Henderson, A., Fox, R., & Malko-Nyhan, K. (2006). An evaluation of preceptor’s perceptions of educational preparation and organizational support for their role. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 37(3), 130-136.

Myrick, F. (2002). Preceptorship and critical thinking in nursing education. Journal of Nursing Education, 41(4), 154-164.

Myrick, F., & Yonge, O. (2004). Enhancing critical thinking in the preceptorship experience in nursing education. Issues and Innovations in Nursing Education, 45(4), 371-380.

Neumann, J. A., Brady-Schulttner, K. A., McKay, A. K., Roslien, J. J., Twedell, D. M., & James, K. (2004). Centralizing a registered nurse preceptor program at the institutional level. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 20(1), 17-24.

Pickens, J. M., & Fargotstein, B. P. (2006). Preceptorship: A shared journey between practice & education. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing, 44(2), 31-36.

Speers, A. T., Strzyzewski, N., & Ziolkowski, L.D. ( 2004). Preceptor preparation: An investment in the future. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 20(3), 127-133.

Usher, K., Nolan, C., Reser, P. Owens, J., & Tollefson, J. (1999). An exploration of the preceptor role: preceptor’s perceptions of benefits, rewards, supports and commitment to the preceptor role. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 29(2), 506-514.