Nurses working in academia play a vital role in preparing students for his or her first role as a registered nurse

Author: Dr Jane Wray, Senior Lecturer in Nursing and Senior Clinical Nurse Advisor (National Preceptorship Scheme) @livinginhope

and Desiree Cox, Program Manager, National Curriculum, @desireecox07

Launch of the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing in England¹ in October 2022 accommodates necessary information for college students and nurses preparing the long run nursing staff. The latest framework defines standards for performing teaching positions in organizations employing nurses. It is predicated on the Principles of Preceptorship developed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).² and offers a framework of organized support for people starting their careers^3.4. Mentoring is critical to initiatives aimed toward retaining early-career nurses^5.6.

The latest framework provides academics and students with details about what high-quality teaching looks like. The preceptor role supports the brand new registrant to consolidate knowledge and skills and grow in confidence, with a structured formal approach (reminiscent of a preceptor) being essential for brand spanking new registrants through the transition period^4.5. In the UK, the position of preceptor involves the primary yr of skilled practice after registration with knowledgeable body.

However, decisions regarding the role of the primary destination as an NRN are made long before registration. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) offer a variety of career-focused support to their students, with activities reminiscent of profession fairs, job application support, interview preparation and internships. Programs may include detailed pre-registration and transition management curricula that provide students with the chance to coach students about preceptorship – what it’s – and what it will not be. Nurses working in an instructional environment and preparing future nursing staff have a key role to play in raising students’ awareness of the worth and advantages of pedagogical look after their learning and development at an early stage of their profession. There are also great suggestions for college students on tips on how to start serious about and planning their careers⁷.

As students begin to think about their first goal role and the variability of nursing careers on offer, a brand new framework¹ provides guidance on what a formally structured support program might seem like and its importance for patient care and safety. Although many aspects influence the selection of a primary profession path, reminiscent of clinical interests and positive internship experiences, organizations that supply high-quality educational mentoring will probably be increasingly attractive to many.

More information concerning the National Preceptorship Program could be found at: NHS England National Curriculum 2022 – National Workforce Skills Development Unit

Bibliography

1. NHS England (2022) National Framework for Nursing Education NHS England » National Framework for Nursing Education)
2. Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (2020) Preceptoring Policy https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/nmc-publications/nmc-principles-for-preceptorship-a5.pdf).
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5. Wray, J., Watson, R., Gibson, H., Barrett, D. (2020) Approaches Used to Enhance Transition and Retention of Newly Qualified Nurses (NQN): A Rapid Evidence Assessment. Nurse education today. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104651.
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