Preceptor Information

The preceptor is an essential part of the PHN residency for the resident. A preceptor is an experienced nurse who develops a one-to-one, time-limited relationship with the resident and provides guidance and supervision to promote clinical competence and skill development in the novice nurse (Larsen & Zahner, 2011).

More on preceptor information
About preceptors
Preceptor support
Resources
References
Position description (new page)
Conflict management concepts and strategies (new page)
Evaluation concepts and strategies (new page)
Preceptor resource guide for the professional development plan (PDF)

Because this residency program is designed to develop public health nursing practice, the preceptor must be a public health nurse. While this residency focuses on the preparation of the resident, it is important for the preceptor to receive preparation to function in the preceptor role. Key components of the preceptor role addressed in most preceptor education programs include providing feedback/evaluation, conflict management, learning styles, promoting critical thinking, and appropriate selection of learning activities. See the resources section immediately below for help with these components.

Conflict management concepts and strategies for preceptors

Evaluation concepts and strategies for preceptors

Several online resources can help preceptors with other important components of their role. Refer to Position description: Preceptors: Courses and orientation materials for more information. 

After the resident completes the professional development plan, the preceptor may use the preceptor resource guide to provide additional resources: Preceptor Resource Guide for the Professional Development Plan (PDF)

Larsen, R. & Zahner, S.J. (2011). The impact of web-delivered education on preceptor role self-efficacy and knowledge in public health nurses. Public Health Nursing, 28(4), 349-56. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1446.2010.00933.x.