class 5 (jan 23rd)

Question 1

preceptorship and mentorship

Answer 1

-both clarify role expectations using social interaction and educational processes
-each has a different focus and uses different mechanisms
-both can boost confidence, promote effective role transition, increase professional satisfaction, and reduce attrition

Question 2

3 main benefits of preceptorship and mentorship

Answer 2

1.increased retention rates
2.improved role transition
3.improved interdisciplinary communication

Question 3

increased retention rates with preceptorship and mentorship

Answer 3

-positive experiences increases professional competency, cost savings, enhanced patient outcomes, and job satisfaction

Question 4

role transition

Answer 4

-overwhelming and stressful
-increased stress experienced by graduate nurses

Question 5

improved role transition with preceptorship and mentorship

Answer 5

prolonged engagement with a preceptor is linked to successful role transition

Question 6

improved interdisciplinary collaboration with preceptorship and mentorship

Answer 6

-collaboration with other health professionals improves: feelings of fear and lack of communication skills in new graduates
-stress, fear, potential burnout

Question 7

what is preceptorship

Answer 7

-active, purposeful role for a pre-determined length of time
-enhances learning, clinical reasoning, and skill acquisition
-experienced nurse who provides emotional support while teaching, supervising, and evaluating the student
-strong clinical skill role model
-assesses student learning, plan for future opportunities, and analyze competent practice

Question 8

what is the preceptor role

Answer 8

-preceptor workload may be well understood, rewarded, or acknowledged
-preceptor role is assigned
-preceptor role is best suited for experienced nurses

Question 9

what is mentorship

Answer 9

-an in-depth supportive and nuturing relationship between an expert and a novice
-professional relationship that occurs beyond the orientation period for an unlimited time
-can be assigned or be a mutual agreement between the mentor and mentee

Question 10

expectations of a mentor

Answer 10

-instills professional values/attitudes and leads by example
-encourages critical thinking and problem solving
-is a trusted teacher and counselor
-is a role model and visionary
-can create opportunities in the organization and provide career advice

Question 11

phases of the mentoring process

Answer 11

-finding and connecting
-negotiating mentoring agreement
-implementing the agreement
-summarizing and concluding

Question 12

orientation and mentorship

Answer 12

-contribute to workforce stability
-have positive impacts on nurses and patients