Mastering Precepting (Ulrich) - Chapters 1 & 2

Module Objectives:

1. Summarize precepting in the context of nursing and the healthcare system.
2. Value the role and competencies of the preceptor.
3. Investigate learning theories and assumptions of adult learning.

Module Topics:

1. Precepting in the context of nursing and the healthcare system

• Overview of Nurse Residency Program 
• Preceptor Responsibilities and Standards

2. Preceptor Role and Competency

• Role of the Preceptor
• Competency Development & Competency-based Education (CBE)

3. Concepts of Adult Learning

• Adult Learning Theories
• Creating an Effective Learning Environment
• Personality Types and Learning Styles

4. Nursing Models and Theories

• Benner’s Novice to Expert
• Critical Thinking and Deliberate Practice
• Reality Shock

Mastering Precepting (Ulrich) - Chapters 3, 4, 5 & 6

Module Objectives:

1. Validate competence development. 
2. Motivate critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgment.
3. Develop precepting strategies for teaching and learning.
4. Create a positive learning environment.
5. Interpret the four domains of professional identity in nursing: values and ethics, knowledge, nurse as leader, and professional comportment.  

Module Topics:

1. Critical Thinking: Nursing Process to Clinical Judgement

• Thinking Like a Nurse
• Socratic Questioning
• One Minute Preceptor Model

2. Professional Identity & Positive Work Environments

• Professional Identity in Nursing
• Incivility in Nursing
• Married State Preceptor Model

3. Competency Models, Outcomes, Assessment and Validation

• Competence and Competency
• Nurse Residency Competency Model
• Donna Wright Competency Model
• Competency-based Outcomes
• Competency Assessment
• Competency Validation
• Formative and Summative Assessment

Mastering Precepting (Ulrich) - Chapters 7, 8, 10 (pg. 242-252)

Module Objectives:

• Facilitate effective communication with the preceptee and interdisciplinary team.
• Navigate difficult conversations for optimal outcomes.
• Practice effective coaching strategies during resistance and disruptive behaviors
• Predict and respond to the diversity and unique needs of specific learner populations.

Module Topics:

1. Effective and Inclusive Communication

• Effective Communication
• The Power of Storytelling:  From Head to Heart
• Culture and Diversity
• How Miscommunication Happens

2. Constructive Communication & Conflict Resolution

• Providing Feedback
• Conflict Management

2. Empowerment & Coaching

• Empowerment
• Coaching

Mastering Precepting (Ulrich) -Chapters 12, 13, & 14

Module Objectives:

• Implement evidence-based practices to influence preceptee behaviors.
• Utilize the Five-Step Format to provide the preceptee with action-oriented feedback regarding how their behavior impacts care delivery, patient interactions, and teammates.
• Develop strategies and techniques to assist in the preceptee’s organization, time management, and delegation skill development.
• Manage negative and unproductive preceptee behaviors.
• Value the importance of self-care as a professional nurse.
• Foster healthy work environments.

   Module Topics:

1. Preceptee Motivation and Behavior
2. Time Management, Prioritization, and Delegation
3. Self-Care