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Precepting and mentoring are similar in context; however, there are some differences. A preceptor is usually an experienced practitioner or provider who offers guidance to a student throughout a clinical experience. They help the student apply what they have learned in the classroom setting (theory) to the clinical setting (application). According to Grossman and Valiga (2021), mentoring is a purposeful relationship in which an experienced, accomplished individual chooses to enter into a relationship with a less experienced individual who shares certain values or goals, is seen as having potential, shares a certain chemistry with the mentor, and is willing to work with the mentor. Both precepting and mentoring are valuable relationships. Precepting is usually for a limited time. Mentoring is a relationship that can last much longer.
During my nursing education, it was hard at times to find preceptors due to staff already being overwhelmed. I have had, both, good preceptors and bad. The preceptors who demonstrated poor clinical skills and lack of drive inspired me to become a preceptor who cared enough to effectively train the students. Those who were excellent preceptors encouraged me to give back through precepting. I am forever grateful for those experiences which have made me the nurse I am today.
I chose to precept students because I have, unfortunately, seen the lack of care and concern in some healthcare workers. It is my goal to demonstrate my love of nursing in hope that my passion will be passed on to the next generation of nurses. I love what I do and I take pride in doing my job. If I can help another student be efficient and effective in providing care, I want to do that. In my current role, I am a mentor more than a preceptor. However, I continue advising nursing students every chance I get.
I have never had to pay for a preceptor but I always left a “parting” gift. I do not think students should have to pay for preceptors. This may add to the frustrations and financial responsibilities of the student and may change the motive for the preceptor if money becomes a part of the package. However, some facilities with staffing problems could offer an incentive to the preceptor if the student commits to work for a period of time. If healthcare providers are genuinely concerned about improving health care, giving back through precepting should not be a problem.
Reference:
Grossman, S. & Valiga, T. (2021). The New Leadership Challenge: Creating the Future of Nursing. Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company.
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Grossman, S. & Valiga, T. (2021). The New Leadership Challenge: Creating the Future of Nursing. Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company.
Preceptors and Incentive Issues
Nursing students need preceptors and mentors to be able to achieve personal, academic, and professional growth. Since mentoring is a relationship that is meant to exist for a prolonged period of time, it is highly imperative that both the mentor and the mentee remain focused and avoid conflicts with one another for a successful ending to occur. Although preceptorship is offered over a limited period of time, the nature of the relationship between the preceptor and the student has a significant impact on the student or the preceptee (Grossman & Valiga, 2021). You have given an example of a personal negative experience with preceptors who demonstrated poor clinical skills and a lack of drive. It is true that inexperienced preceptors can discourage students and prevent them from achieving their dreams. On the other hand, skilled, experienced, concerned, and caring preceptors can be of great help to a student and can enhance goal achievement.
The skill levels and competencies of preceptors should be put into consideration when making a decision as to whether the incumbents should be given incentives or not. According to Staples and Sangster-Gormley (2018), many nursing institutions are experiencing challenges in their effort to recruit and retain preceptors for their students. However, lack of remuneration is a big problem because very few physicians and nurse practitioners are willing to act as preceptors without any incentives. In certain instances, they are left with no option but to offer incentives to motivate nurse practitioners and physicians to act as preceptors. However, offering incentives to incompetent and non-caring preceptors can be costly in the long run because the preceptor-preceptee relationship might not generate any positive outcomes.
References
Grossman, S. & Valiga, T. (2021). The new leadership challenge: creating the future of nursing. Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company.
Staples, E., & Sangster-Gormley, E. (2018). Supporting nurse practitioner education: Preceptorship recruitment and retention. International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 5(2), 115–120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2018.03.005