Preceptor Tool Kit
Welcome to the Nurse Preceptor Academy, reprinted with permission from the Health Alliance of MidAmerica, LLC. Everything you need to conduct your own Nurse Preceptor Academy is included below.
Overview of the Preceptor Role
1
The goal of this module is to describe preceptors with their role as a coach and mentor, importance of learning styles, barriers to learning and strategies to enhance learning.
Objectives
· Examine the roles and responsibilities of the preceptor
· Discuss similarities and differences between the preceptor and mentor roles
· Recognize adult learning concepts
Materials Needed
| Attachment | Size |
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 G-NPA Instructor Tab 1 Overview.pdf | 245.01 KB |
 G-NPA Instructor Tab 1 Overview.doc | 109.5 KB |
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| G-NPA Manual Tab 1 Preceptor Role.pdf | 156.5 KB |
| G-NPA Manual Tab 1 Preceptor Role.doc | 186 KB |
Identifying Learning Needs and Developing Strategies
2
This module establishes the importance of developing a learning plan with the preceptee. Prioritizing learning needs, enhancing critical thinking and developing an empowered partnership.
Objectives
· Describe the process to assess and meet the preceptee’s learning needs
· Assess the preceptor and preceptee’s level of nurse proficiency according to Benner’s framework
· Identify strategies the preceptor can use to support the development of the preceptee’s critical thinking skills
Materials Needed
| Attachment | Size |
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| G-NPA Instructor Tab 2 Learning Needs.pdf | 589.77 KB |
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 G-NPA_2_LearningNeeds.ppt | 1.6 MB |
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| G-NPA Manual Tab 2 Learning Needs.pdf | 258.25 KB |
| G-NPA Manual Tab 2 Learning Needs.doc | 354 KB |
Workplace Socialization
3
This module emphasizes the role of the preceptor in socializing the preceptee, increasing the preceptees self-awareness and understanding the socialization process.
Objectives
· Acknowledge the importance of the preceptor role in integrating new nurses into the work setting
· Identify strategies the preceptor can use to support the preceptee in the socialization process
· Analyze nursing values and how they are demonstrated in the work environment
Materials Needed
| Attachment | Size |
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| G-NPA Instructor Tab 3 Socialization.pdf | 553.19 KB |
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| G-NPA_3_Socialization.ppt | 3.16 MB |
| Attachment | Size |
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| G-NPA Manual Tab 3 Socialization.pdf | 198.02 KB |
| G-NPA Manual Tab 3 Socialization.doc | 164 KB |
Emotional Intelligence and Self- Awareness
4
This module provides an overview of emotional intelligence and its relationship to personality type and effective precepting.
Objectives
· Define emotional intelligence· Associate the influence of emotional intelligence with the
role of precepting· Identify your individual personality type· Understand the possible effect of personality type on professional and personal relationships
Materials Needed
| Attachment | Size |
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| G-NPA Instructor Tab 4 Emotional Intelligence.pdf | 415.63 KB |
| G-NPA Instructor Tab 4 Emotional Intelligence.doc | 3.2 MB |
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| G-NPA_4_EmotionalIntelligence.ppt | 1.17 MB |
| Attachment | Size |
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| G-NPA Manual Tab 4 Emotional Intelligence.pdf | 118.24 KB |
| G-NPA Manual Tab 4 Emotional Intelligence.doc | 142 KB |
Conflict Resolution
5
The purpose of this module is to discuss conflict and its effect within the workplace.
Objectives
· Discuss techniques to promote constructive communication between the preceptee and the preceptor· Determine the appropriate style of conflict resolution to use in specific situations
Materials Needed
| Attachment | Size |
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| G-NPA Instructor Tab 5 Conflict Resolution Activity.pdf | 125.62 KB |
| G-NPA Instructor Tab 5 Conflict Resolution.pdf | 395.21 KB |
| Attachment | Size |
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| G-NPA_5_Conflict.ppt | 1.89 MB |
| G-NPA_5_Conflict_Activity.ppt | 185.5 KB |
| Attachment | Size |
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| G-NPA Manual Tab 5 Conflict Resolution.pdf | 128.61 KB |
| G-NPA Manual Tab 5 Conflict Resolution.doc | 131 KB |
Evaluation and Feedback
6
This module will provide guidance to the preceptor when evaluating the preceptee.
Objectives
· Describe the four steps in the evaluation process· Demonstrate how to provide effective and constructive feedback· Examine samples of evaluation tools
Materials Needed
| Attachment | Size |
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| G-NPA Instructor Tab 6 Evaluation.pdf | 377.47 KB |
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| G-NPA_6_EvaluationFeedback.ppt | 1.82 MB |
| Attachment | Size |
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| G-NPA Manual Tab 6 Evaluation.pdf | 195.6 KB |
| G-NPA Manual Tab 6 Evaluation.doc | 250 KB |
Human Resource Considerations
7
This module will discuss the potential human resource issues and the importance of documentation by the preceptor.
Objectives
· Identify potential human resource and legal issues associated with precepting
• Explore the pitfalls of precepting through a discussion of case studies
Materials Needed
| Attachment | Size |
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| G-NPA Instructor Tab 7 Human Resource.pdf | 263.49 KB |
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| G-NPA_7_HumanResource.ppt | 975.5 KB |
| Attachment | Size |
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| G-NPA Manual Tab 7 HumanResource.pdf | 114.55 KB |
| G-NPA Manual Tab 7 HumanResource.doc | 118 KB |
Tips and Tools
8
This module will summarize key points presented during the preceptor program .
Objectives
· Internalize the confidence factor
· Recognize that preceptors do not know everything
· Develop a personal mission statement for precepting
Materials Needed
| Attachment | Size |
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| G-NPA Instructor Tab 8 Tips and Tools.pdf | 606.45 KB |
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| G-NPA_8_TipsTools.ppt | 4.94 MB |
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| G-NPA Manual Tab 8 Tips and Tools.pdf | 119.26 KB |
| G-NPA Manual Tab 8 Tips and Tools.doc | 119.5 KB |