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. 2023 Feb;10(2):1144-1150.
doi: 10.1002/nop2.1376. Epub 2022 Sep 15.

Are we of one mind about core competencies of nurse preceptors? A nominal group technique study

Tzu-Ting Chen  1 , Chia-Chi Hsiao  2 , Tsui-Ping Chu  2 , Sue-Hsien Chen  3 , Mei-Nan Liao  4 , Chang-Chiao Hung  5
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Are we of one mind about core competencies of nurse preceptors? A nominal group technique study

Tzu-Ting Chen et al. Nurs Open. 2023 Feb.

Abstract

Aim: This paper explored the differences in perspectives on the core competencies of nurse preceptors among postgraduate-year nurses, clinical nursing preceptors and head nurses.

Design: Cross-sectional design with nominal group technique (NGT).

Method: The sample consisted of 32 postgraduate-year nurses, 42 preceptors and 27 head nurses. Two rounds of NGT were used to collect the group opinions.

Results: While the rank/level of importance varied, three groups all agreed that teaching traits, clinical nursing profession, communication and collaboration, teaching pedagogy, reaction of contingency and consultation of academic writing were important core competencies for nurse preceptors. The three groups disagreed on critical thinking and reflection, as well as lifelong learning. This study clarifies cognitive differences and expectations among three groups and can assist medical institutes in designing preceptor training courses.

Keywords: core competence; nominal group technique; nurse preceptor; postgraduate-year nurse.

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The authors declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, finance and/or publication of this article.

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