Authors

  1. Delfino, Paula MSN, RN, ACNS-BC
  2. Williams, Janet L. MSN, RN, CEN
  3. Wegener, Jill M. MSN, RN, CCRN
  4. Homel, Peter PhD. Biostatistician

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to share the experience of implementation of a preceptor initiative in a large, diverse nursing department. The current literature, program selection, educational workshops, committee structure, and departmental support needed to implement a house-wide preceptor initiative are reviewed, and the results of the research project that was conducted are discussed.