The "Golden Rules" for Preceptors and Preceptees (1 Hour)

This CE course really interested me because I am about to embark in a preceptorship experience at my new job. I will be on the preceptee side of the relationship, but this class helped me to prepare for the day that I will be on the preceptor side. A preceptor is a great example of leadership in nursing. Fortune magazine stated "The single best predictor of overall excellence is a company's ability to attract, motivate and retain talented people." This is where preceptors come into play. Having a strong orientation program and preceptors in place can ensure new employees have the training and skill needed to perform the job well. This course talked about the most basic golden rule and how it applies to preceptors. Preceptors and preceptees need to treat each other how they would like to be treated in order to create an environment of learning and growth. An important part of this course talked about how one preceptor may not be the best preceptor for all and just because someone is a good employee does not mean they are a good preceptor. Preceptors require a specific set of leadership skills in order to lead and train the new nurse. I learned a lot from this course and am excited to one day become the preceptor and help in the transition from new nurse to competent nurse.