Preceptor Knowledge on Preceptorship in an Academic Hospital in Kenya

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
Emily Muthoni Nyaga, O'Brien Munyao Kyololo

Abstract

Clinical preceptorship is critical for the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in nursing care. Cardinal to the development of these competences is the preceptor's knowledge on preceptorship. In low-income countries, the responsibility of preceptorship rests with staff nurses whose knowledge on preceptorship is largely unknown. A survey was conducted among 254 nurses using a 3-point Likert scale questionnaire. Mean scale scores were computed for knowledge score. Association between training on preceptorship and level of knowledge was explored using chi square. The mean knowledge score was 1.71 (SD ± 0.41). Few had undergone training on preceptorship; knowledge on preceptorship had been acquired experientially or through role modeling. More nurses who had undergone training agreed that preceptor-trainee roles should be clearly defined at the beginning of clinical placement, χ2(1) = 15.54, p = .016. Although nurses were knowledgeable about preceptorship, few had been trained. A formal training program on preceptorship is warranted. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2017;48(11):496-500.

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