A nursing instructor asks a group of students if they know the traits that a successful preceptor would possess. Which trait identified by a student, would indicate to the instructor that further teaching is needed?
a. assertive/aggressive in clinical expertise
b. clinically prepared
c. enjoys teaching
d. committed to the role
A
Nurses are generally assigned the role as preceptor due to their expertise, experience, and knowledge
of the unit and facility. Some important characteristics of effective preceptors: clinically
prepared/experienced, enjoy teaching, committed to the role as preceptor, familiar with the
organization's policies and procedures, and willing to share knowledge and model behaviors for their
orientees. Being assertive and/or aggressive related to clinical expertise may make a preceptor difficult
to work with for new nurses, and this behavior is not conducive to effective precepting or to successful
orientation.
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