A comparison of preceptor and preceptee's perceptions of how the preceptor's role is operationalized.

摘要

Supporting the transition of new graduates into the workplace is a major consideration for the retention and recruitment of new staff (McNamara 2000). Effective preceptoring is identified as contributing to the integration and transition of staff into the workplace (Usher et al. 1999, Andrews & Chilton 2000). While preceptoring is recognized as a positive experience, it is associated with high levels of burnout (Grealish & Carroll 1998). When preceptorship is provided, it is important to consider whether the preceptor believes they are supporting the preceptee and whether this support is deemed appropriate by the preceptee. If preceptors do not feel they are able to provide effective support, or the preceptee feels unsupported than this can lead to frustration by both parties. Furthermore, if preceptees do, not perceive they are being adequately supported then this ddes not justify the efforts that organizations and staff are making to develop preceptor roles.