Order ID | 53563633773 |
Type | Essay |
Writer Level | Masters |
Style | APA |
Sources/References | 4 |
Perfect Number of Pages to Order | 5-10 Pages |
The Reluctant Preceptor Project
You are a new graduate nurse in your first job as a staff nurse on an oncology unit. You have been assigned to orient with Steve, an experienced registered nurse (RN) and longtime employee on the unit.
This is, however, Steve’s first experience as a preceptor. Steve is an expert clinician, and you marvel at his high-quality assessments and how intuitive his nursing diagnoses seem to be. Steve is a role model for you in terms of the level of clinical skills you hope to achieve.
Steve, however, seems to have difficulty teaching in the preceptor role. He accomplishes his work quickly and often, without explanation—even though you are at his side. He also is resistant to allowing you to practice many of the basic skills and tasks you are qualified to do, suggesting instead that you should just watch him do it and learn by shadowing.
When you question Steve about this practice, he reassures you that he believes you are competent and that you will be a good nurse but states that he does not yet feel comfortable in “letting you do things on your own.”
You are becoming increasingly frustrated with this style of preceptorship and worry that you are not getting the experience you will need to autonomously function as an RN when your orientation ends in 4 weeks. Yet, you also value the opportunity to work so closely with such a skilled clinician and wonderful role model.
Assignment:
Determine what you will do. What goals are driving your decision? What are the potential risks and benefits inherent in your plan?