Precepting in critical care: Building the future of critical care nursing

Abstract

Precepting new graduate nurses and experienced nurses new to the critical care specialty is vital to supporting the growth and development of the critical care nursing profession. However, in today’s healthcare and social climates, together with the ongoing global shortage of nurses, preceptors often have little preparation or support for this crucial role. This article is the first in a series that aims to support new and experienced critical care nurse preceptors as they guide those who will be the future of critical care nursing. Keywords: clinical education, preceptor, precepting, teaching and learning