Biomedical subjects

Olive Yonge

Publications and source records attributed to Olive Yonge.

22 records · Page 2Linked to original sources

PubMedDate not supplied

Preceptor behaviors integral to the promotion of student critical thinking.

In the practice setting, preceptors not only contribute to the relational aspect of the preceptorship experience but, through their behaviors, they also effectively promote the critical thinking ability of students. Through the use of a grounded theory method in a recent study, four specific preceptor-generated behaviors were identified as integral to the promotion of the critical thinking ability of basic baccalaureate nursing students in the practice setting: role modeling, facilitation, guidance, and prioritization. In this article, the description and meaning of these four behaviors are explored and their significance to preceptors and nurse educators who wish to ensure that the critical thinking ability of nursing students is fostered in the practice setting is discussed.

Clinical Competence↗

PubMedDate not supplied

Preceptorship and the preparatory process for undergraduate nursing students and their preceptors.

The purpose of this article was to research nursing students' and their assigned preceptors' views of preparation in relationship to a 340-hour preceptorship course. Using an author-generated mailed survey, 75 of 191 preceptors and 52 of the 187 students returned questionnaires. The findings revealed just under half of the students and preceptors did not believe that they were well prepared. Twenty-six percent of the preceptors believed they should receive a formal training program. The implications for this research are threefold: students and preceptors have concerns with preparation; a formal preceptorship course for students and preceptors may be warranted; and the evaluation component of the preceptorship experience in particular requires formal preparation, an unexpected finding derived from the open comments of the preceptors themselves.

Analysis of Variance↗

PubMedDate not supplied

Promoting effective preceptorship experiences.

Preceptors and students alike want and need a positive preceptorship experience. There are some factors, however, that must be considered when arranging such experiences, including sufficient time, workload management, use of space, monetary payment for preceptorship, preparation for the role, the one-to-one relationship, and the learning environment. This article concludes with specific strategies that address these factors. The first uses a theoretical model, one advocated by the authors, the Preceptor Enabling Model. This model delineates the roles and responsibilities of students, preceptors, staff, and faculty. Preceptors, too, need preparatory workshops, paid time for orientation to the role, evaluation of preceptors, and finally, support.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗

PubMedDate not supplied

Exploring boundaries in the nurse-client relationship: professional roles and responsibilities.

TOPIC: The creation and maintenance of boundaries as they pertain to the nurse-client relationship. PURPOSE: To challenge readers to reflect on their fiduciary responsibilities by identifying boundary crossings and violations. SOURCES: Review of the literature and the authors' clinical and teaching experiences. CONCLUSIONS: Although self-awareness and monitoring, debriefing, and availing oneself of supervision and education are important tools in creating and maintaining boundaries, in the final analysis, the nursing profession needs nurses who have the ability to make decisions about boundaries based on the best interests of the clients in their care.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗