Nurse Preceptor Motivations, Barriers, and Perceived Rewards Post-Pandemic

Preceptors have been described as essential, pivotal, critical, and instrumental within nursing (Amirehsani et al., 2019; Kennedy, 2019; Smith et al., 2022). They can have a dramatic impact on how [...]
Nurse preceptors are essential to the development of new nurses, especially considering the worsening nursing shortage following the pandemic. This study used a mixed methods survey (n=139) to examine the motivation, perceived barriers, and supports for nurse preceptors post-pandemic. Results and implications for healthcare leaders are discussed. Keywords: nurse preceptors, transition to practice, nursing education Learning Outcome: After completing this education activity, the learner will be able to discuss the motivations, barriers, and perceived rewards reported by nurse preceptors in the post-pandemic environment.