{"product_id":"fast-facts-for-the-nurse-preceptor-second-edition-keys-to-providing-a-successful-preceptorship-9780826136015","title":"Fast Facts for the Nurse Preceptor, Second Edition: Keys to Providing a Successful Preceptorship","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis quick-access guide for novice nurse preceptors walks through, step-by-step, how to successfully orient new nurses to the hospital environment. Preceptors are key to staff retention, job satisfaction, improved quality of care, patient safety and transition to practice. For the busy novice nurse preceptor who believes they do not have the time or preparation to be a nurse preceptor, \u003cem\u003eFast Facts for the Nurse Preceptor, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e explains all the requisites for demonstrating, guiding, and mentoring new nurses through the process of delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care. The second edition builds upon the foundation of the first to address more complicated challenges preceptors face. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile reviewing the basics like shift organization, prioritization, communication, delegation, and conflict resolution, this orientation guide delineates the essential qualities of a competent preceptor and their primary responsibilities. It discusses the knowledge and skills a successful preceptor must impart to new nurses while acclimating to a variety of teaching and learning styles. Chapters discuss how to recognize the warning signs of a struggling preceptee, work through a preceptee's \"transition shock,\" and help new nurses to develop critical thinking skills. Abundant case studies highlight common and challenging precepting situations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to the Second Edition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdated with FIVE completely new chapters: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelection, Education, and Retention of the Preceptor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreceptee Learning and Preceptor Teaching Styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Challenging Student\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrecepting the Accelerated BSN and Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Unsafe Preceptee and How to Avoid \"Failure to Fail\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps preceptors to serve as excellent role models, mentors, and teachers for new nurses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers quick-access, step-by-stop guidance with short paragraphs and bulleted information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses case studies to highlight both common and challenging precepting scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes evidence-based content throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains competency assessment and evaluation forms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCiocco, Maggie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC\u003c\/b\u003e is currently a nursing program advisor. She has over 25 years of experience in nursing education, including as a preceptor, mentor, staff development instructor, orientation coordinator, nursing lab instructor, and clinical instructor. Ms. Ciocco received her master of science in nursing from Syracuse University, her bachelor of science in nursing from Seton Hall University and her associate degree from Ocean County College in Toms River, New Jersey. She has been an American Nurses Credentialing Center board-certified medical-surgical nurse for over 20 years. Throughout her years as an educator, she has established preceptorship programs in acute, subacute, and long-term care settings. She is a member of the National League for Nursing. Ms. Ciocco was awarded the Sigma Theta Tau-Lambda Delta chapter Hannelore Sweetwood Mentor of the Year award in 2012. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eFast Facts for the Medical-Surgical Nurse: Clinical Orientation in a Nutshell, \u003c\/i\u003e published by Springer Publishing Company in 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50645711421714,"sku":"9780826136015","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c1cfbcf0-2292-4441-b153-8cd438ffcb1e.jpg?v=1733160333","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/fast-facts-for-the-nurse-preceptor-second-edition-keys-to-providing-a-successful-preceptorship-9780826136015","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}