The Impact of Preceptor Education, Experience, and Preparation on the Role

Abstract

Findings from the 2020 Association for Nursing Professional Development National Preceptor Practice Analysis study validated the Ulrich precepting model. This secondary data analysis examines the influence of preceptor training, experience, and education on perceptions of the importance of the preceptor roles, domains (knowledge and practice), and required competencies. Preceptor training compared with education and experience best predict nurses' perceived importance of precepting and its seven roles.