Thesis
Difficult conversations and precepting ; common themes and background meanings
Washington State University
Master of Nursing (MN), Washington State University
2009
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/100109
Abstract
The preceptor's ability to give constructive feedback to the graduate nurse is an important factor in the successful transition from new graduate to staff nurse. The preceptor must be able to effectively communicate and give constructive feedback that motivates and promotes confidence in the new graduate nurse. The inability to effectively communicate around difficult topics, situations, or behaviors can lead to miscommunication, unspoken expectations, and a negative precepted experience. This qualitative hermeneutic pilot study explores the categories of conversations that are difficult for preceptors to have with their new graduate and student nurses. Focus groups were conducted to identify what topics or situations were difficult for preceptors to address with their preceptee. The barriers and challenges encountered while trying to have a difficult conversation with the new graduate nurse and student nurse were also explored. The themes uncovered in this study indicate there are certain topics, behaviors and conversations that preceptors do not feel comfortable addressing with their new graduate or student nurse. The outcomes of not having these conversations were stressful precepted experiences, adverse patient outcomes and preceptees failing to complete the orientation or clinical rotation. Implications, limitations and recommendations for future research related to preceptors and difficult conversations are addressed.
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Details
- Title
- Difficult conversations and precepting ; common themes and background meanings
- Creators
- Traci Hanlon
- Contributors
- Carol B. Allen (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Nursing, College of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Nursing (MN), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; Pullman, Wash. :
- Identifiers
- 99900524807701842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis