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A report on the development and implementation of a preceptorship training programme for registered nurses
Submitted: 09 March 2012 | Published: 04 June 2013
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June D. Jeggels, School of Nursing, University of the Western Cape, South AfricaAnnelene Traut, School of Nursing, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Florence Africa, Nursing Services, Western Cape Government: Department of Health, South Africa
Abstract
Objective: A preceptorship training programme for nurses was developed in 2009, aimed at improving the clinical teaching expertise of professional nurses. The planning phase, based on a preceptorship model, represents a collaborative undertaking by the higher education institution and the nursing directorate of the Provincial Government Western Cape.
Method: A two-week, eight credit, short course was approved by the university structures and presented by staff members of the school. The teaching and learning strategies included interactive lectures, small group activities and preceptor-student encounters in simulated and real service settings. Some of the course outcomes were: applying the principles of clinical teaching and learning within the context of adult education, understanding the preceptor role and managing
Results: To date, fifty-four participants have attended the course. Following an internal review of the pilot programme in 2010, relevant adjustments to the programme were made.
Conclusion: It is recommended that all the stakeholders be involved in the development and implementation of a contextually relevant preceptorship training programme. It is further recommended that the school embarks on an extensive programme evaluation.
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