The Power of Preceptors: Protecting New Nurses
Renee Thompson DNP, RN, FAAN, Workplace Bullying Expert
CEO & Founder at Healthy Workforce Institute | Equipping healthcare leaders with the skills and tools they need to eradicate bullying & incivility in their organization | Free tools at HealthyWorkforceInstitute.com
Did you know 40% of new nurses leave their first job within a year? One big reason? Their preceptors. Preceptors have a profound impact on whether new nurses feel supported—or discouraged.
Let’s equip our preceptors to help our new nurses thrive.
Equipping preceptors is an investment in retention, morale, and patient safety. Let’s make sure our preceptors know how important their role is—and give them the tools they need to succeed.
Retention starts with preparation. Let’s protect our new nurses together.
Together, we can make a difference in the world of nursing, education, and the well-being of healthcare professionals. Let's connect and create positive change in our industry and beyond.
1 个月There shouldn’t be anything to stand up to in the first place. Start there. Preceptors should be trained. Their schedules should be mapped out in advance to ensure they have the coverage and support they need to do what they are trained to. As a nurse executive I made sure preceptors were trained and tried to get funding for an actual program and compensation for preceptors. I made sure that house supervisors mapped out units, coverage, and who was precepting well in advance so that it felt positive for both the new nurse/student and the preceptors. As a nurse instructor I am flooreddddd but how many facilities I encounter that we have to hunt down basically where anything is, where the preceptors are, and staff is nasty!! I don’t put up with it and they learn that very quickly. I don’t care who you are I have zero fear of an honest conversation.
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1 个月This article was highlighted today and perfect timing for your post, Renee Thompson DNP, RN, FAAN, Workplace Bullying Expert https://journals.lww.com/jonajournal/fulltext/2025/01000/national_preceptor_competency_consensus_study.5.aspx?mkt_tok=NzEwLVpMTC02NTEAAAGX78--vGRDmHwMsSpQI2BUaQtDaCaepBWBx6tM2LXyp6U5kkb6XizBEWX-IkuS00HeJ-BX_YYU3mwy7s1OkhBLmezpqfAsq0vpet7i4GLy4yepWtk
Nursing Administrative Assistant at Aster Sanad Hospital
1 个月For a preceptor to effectively protect and support new joiners, it is essential that they possess a robust set of skills and comprehensive knowledge. Without this foundation, the preceptor may struggle to provide the guidance and resources necessary for the new nurses to thrive, ultimately hindering their success in the demanding healthcare environment.
EVP, Chief Nurse Executive, Kaleida Health. Strategic Leadership. Health Equity Advocate
1 个月I agree
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1 个月Renee Thompson DNP, RN, FAAN, Workplace Bullying Expert love these clear, easy ways to support the next generation of nurses! That first year for a new nurse is so challenging mentally and physically!