Authors

  1. Windey, Maryann PhD, MS, MSN, RN-BC
  2. Lawrence, Carol PhD, MS, BSN, RNC-OB, CBC
  3. Guthrie, Kimberly PhD, MS, MSN, RN
  4. Weeks, Debra DNP, MSN, RN-BC
  5. Sullo, Elaine MLS, MAEd
  6. Chapa, Deborah W. PhD, ACNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP

Abstract

Increases in newly licensed nurses and experienced nurses changing specialties create a challenge for nursing professional development specialists (NPDS). The NPDS must use the best available evidence in designing programs. A systematic review of interventions for developing preceptors is needed to inform the NPDS in best practice. A search was conducted for full-text, quantitative, and mixed-methods articles published after the year 2000. Over 4000 titles were initially identified, which yielded 12 research studies for evaluation and syntheses. Results identified a limited body of evidence reflecting a need for NPDS to increase efforts in measuring the effectiveness of preceptor development initiatives.

 

(See CE Video, Supplemental Digital Content 1, http://links.lww.com/JNPD/A9)