The Individual Preceptor Model provides
time for preceptors to spend with new nurses during the first
seven weeks of clinical orientation. The model also allows
time for a professional relationship to develop between the
preceptor and the neophyte nurse by limiting the number of
preceptors per neophyte nurse.
A dedicated preceptor can assess individual training needs
to more accurately facilitate a competency-based clinical
orientation. Thus, the new nurses must have no more than two
designated preceptors for a seven-week clinical orientation.
The model allows for the preceptor to be pulled out of the
staffing count with the primary responsibility of being a
preceptor. The preceptor will not have a patient assignment.
The seven weeks of clinical orientation are comprised of 1:1
preceptor to neophyte nurse for the first two weeks, 1:2 preceptor
to neophyte nurse for the next two weeks, and 1:3 preceptor
to neophyte nurse for the remaining three weeks. Progress
evaluation meetings are conducted weekly with the preceptor,
neophyte nurse, and the manager or other designee.
Preceptor's Responsibilities
The preceptor's responsibilities include informing, instructing,
teaching, coaching, observing, evaluating, and supporting
preceptees during their orientation and socialization into
their new role. Existing Kaiser Permanente Preceptor Training
Programs provide more detailed information regarding a preceptor's
roles and responsibilities.
Expected Outcomes
Local educators and unit staff will be able to orient
a larger number of neophyte nurses than would otherwise
be possible without regional support and additional funding.
The enhanced program will assist neophyte nurses to make
a smoother transition from student to functional staff nurse
while maximizing local resources.
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