Real-World Guide for the New Nurse Preceptor

Congratulations! Not only have you survived your first year in nursing, but you have managed to become a leader in the process. That's right! Someone has seen your nursing super-hero powers in action, and you have now been invited to become a nurse preceptor for the next generation of nurses at the bedside.Using real-world precepting experience, WWFD aims to help you navigate your transition into your first leadership role at the bedside! From how to safely increase your orientee's patient assignment to providing difficult feedback, this preceptor survival guide offers practical advice on how to dominate your first nurse precepting gig.Among other things, you will gain helpful insight on how to improve the time management and critical thinking skills of those you precept, how to 'Mama Bird' without hovering, and tips for effectively managing the anxious or overly-confident new nurse. Dive into this short and sweet survival guide to learn how to educate, protect, and empower the novice nurse at the bedside.