Benefits of A Preceptor Education Model

A preceptor education model provides the following benefits:
For Students
• Individual support and encouragement by a practicing professional
• Individualized orientation to meet learning needs
• Increased knowledge about public health and public health nursing as a specialty
• Creation of a relationship for exchange of information and ideas
• Opportunity to apply curriculum content to a real practice environment
• Closer working relationship between faculty and agency leading to improved
access and understanding of community and agency
• Increased confidence in nursing skills
For Preceptors
• Formal recognition of preceptor as a role model
• Gratification of advancing the practice of public health nursing
• Networking opportunities and support from other preceptors and faculty
• Opportunity to sharpen own skills and knowledge base
• Increased ability to coach/mentor/teach others
• Opportunity to influence change in workplace
• Satisfaction of sharing knowledge and experience
For Agency
• Increased clinical, communication and teaching skills of preceptor contribute to
agency goals
• Commitment of preceptor as valued, knowledgeable member of the organization
• Retention of skilled public health nurses who are able to continue their
professional development
• Recruitment of new public health nurses whose skills are known and recognized
• Creation of a relationship for exchange of information and ideas
• Closer working relationship between faculty and agency leading to improved
access and understanding of community and agency
• Opportunity to see public health issues with the fresh perspective of students
For School of Nursing
• Creation of a relationship with others for exchange of information and ideas
• Closer working relationship between faculty and agency leading to improved
access and understanding of community and agency
• Opportunity for research, special projects, and publications
For Community
• Increased services to the community
• Opportunity for the community to shape the future nursing workforce