Preceptorship for Newly Registered Nurses

Karen Elcock is Head of Programmes, Pre-registration Nursing at Kingston University and St George’s University London, one of the early implementers of the new degree programme for nursing. She has taught on and led pre-registration nursing programmes for over 20 years and has a particular interest in how student nurses learn in practice settings which makes up 50% of pre-registration nursing programmes. Kath Sharples is a Senior Lecturer in Adult nursing and Kingston University. As an experienced Registered Nurse and Registered Nurse Teacher, Kath has a comprehensive understanding of the current challenges and developments within nurse education. Her main area of pedagogic interest and research activity is related to self-regulated learning in practice. Kath’s expertise is in developing and delivering innovative approaches to nurse education, with a special interest in developing the self-regulatory skills of student nurses undertaking their practice experiences.

• IntroductionBeginning the Preceptorship JourneyDeveloping Confidence and Self-AwarenessReflection and Receiving FeedbackIntegrating Prior Learning into PracticeIncreasing Knowledge and Clinical SkillsConfidence in Applying Evidence-Based PracticeUnderstanding Policies and ProceduresTeam-WorkingCommunication and Interpersonal SkillsAdvocacyNegotiation and Conflict ResolutionImplementing the Code and Professional ValuesManaging RiskEquality and DiversityDecision-MakingLeadership and Management DevelopmentDeveloping an Outcome Approach to Continuing Professional Development

′Highly recommended′ - Times Higher Education ′I am sure we all remember those nervous moments when we walked onto the ward, no longer the student, but now the fullyfledged Registered Nurse. The lapels may no longer sit on the shoulder but the transition from student to staff nurse is just as daunting. In this book Sharples and Elcock provide seventeen chapters full of theoretical guidance and practical advice which will help steer newly registered nurses thorough the initial preceptorshipperiod. Although the content will be familiar, as it builds on pre-registration programme syllabus, each chapter aims have been mapped to the Preceptorship and Knowledge and Skills Frameworks.This will help practitioners make links to their formal preceptorship programme.Activities throughout the book link theory to practice by applying the theory in context of an activity which will be relevantin clinical areas. Several case studies offer reflective narratives or present challenges which may be faced by newly qualified band 5 nurses. These provide practical advice and could be also be usedas discussion points with the nurse preceptor. The authors have provided extensive up to date references at the end of each chapter and at the end of the book. Relevant websites also provide links tocurrent legislative content and the NHS flyingstart site. However, these are English links and practitioners from other countrieswhere health is devolved should be careful to follow their own country’s programme. Overall this is a useful book to add to anynewly registered nurses booklist and importantly it is offered in a number of electronic formats as well as print′ - Nurse Education in Practice