Course Objectives: The purpose of this program is to provide nurses with knowledge and insights into the preceptor role. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
Explain the need for nursing preceptors.
Identify the essential elements and strategies to strengthen preceptor role functioning.
Discuss how preceptors improve retention and recruitment.
This CE course is proudly sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, the Campaign for Nursing's Future (http://www.discovernursing.com), and is a gift to the nursing community. It may be taken free of charge until May 8, 2007.