Research article summary (published 30 May 1990):

Elective preceptorship: a cooperative opportunity for baccalaureate nursing education and nursing service.

Full Abstract

The elective summer preceptorship described in this article has been successful in facilitating socialization into professional nursing. The professional socialization process for students is described as "a sense of identity and commitment to the profession by internalizing the norms, values, knowledge, skills, and behaviors shared by members of that profession" (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 1986, p. 3). Review of the evaluative data from students and preceptors has validated that the preceptorship contributes to the professional socialization of students. Preceptors have also indicated that they experienced personal growth and satisfaction in their educational role with students. The experience has served to enhance their own professional development. Clinical agency staff and the students have been involved in a collaborative learning opportunity which fostered interagency relationships and has taken a step in improving health care.

Author information

Author/s: Hovey, S R (SR); Vanderhorst, R (R); Yurkovich, E B (EB);

Affiliation: Montana State University, College of Nursing, Great Falls.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: The Journal of nursing education (J Nurs Educ), published in UNITED STATES. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1990-Jun; vol 29 (issue 6) : pp 285-7

Dates: Created 1990/08/27; Completed 1990/08/27; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 2165150, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate Humans Interinstitutional Relations Montana Nursing Care Nursing Staff, Hospital - psychology

Nursing Staff, Hospital - psychology Preceptorship - standards Program Evaluation Socialization Students, Nursing - psychology Teaching - methods; standards

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