The Role of the Preceptor

03/01/24 • 59 min

Episode 3: In this episode, we will discuss improving or establishing a preceptor program within your organization. By the end of this episode, you will have a better understanding of the role of a preceptor, best practices for establishing a preceptor program, and interventions for mitigating preceptor burnout. These are important skills to have if you want to create a successful preceptor program, and we hope you find this episode helpful in achieving that goal.
Guest: Allison Wild, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, PCCN, EBP-C, is a Nursing Professional Development Specialist focusing on staff development and education. She has helped develop staff nurses, preceptors, charge nurses, and other educators through her passion for supporting nursing education for both formal and informal leaders. Her background includes working as a staff nurse, preceptor, charge nurse, and educator in multiple hospital-based settings.
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Trauma-Informed Professional Development

Episode 2: In this episode, we explore a new approach to nursing professional development that can help combat nurse burnout and workforce shortages. Our guest, Heidi Gilroy, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, EBP-C, shares her insights on how we can support new graduate nurses and nurse residency programs through this new approach. As nurses, we often prioritize our patients' needs over our own, leading to stress, anxiety, and burnout. This new approach focuses on self-care and empowerment, enabling nurses to better care for themselves and their patients. By implementing this approach, nurses can develop the skills they need to thrive in their profession and provide the best possible care to their patients.
Guest: Heidi Gilroy, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, EBP-C is the Director of Professional Development, Magnet, and Research at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and serves as the Course Director for Leadership and Management at Sam Houston State University School of Nursing. She earned her PhD in Nursing Science in 2015 from Texas Woman's University and has certifications in Evidence-Based Practice, Executive Leadership, Nursing Professional Development, and Six Sigma methodology. Dr. Gilroy has spent more than a decade researching the effects of trauma on functioning in vulnerable populations, including students and practicing nurses. Her Trauma-Informed Professional Development framework is a result of this research. Dr. Gilroy is passionate about providing a healing environment for patients and nurses and teaches the framework to leaders and educators nationwide to reach that goal.
SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

Articles on Trauma-Informed Professional Development:

Kobina, A., & Gilroy, H. (2023). Trauma-informed professional development: a concept analysis. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 1-9. https://journals.healio.com/doi/full/10.3928/00220124-20231109-03

Gilroy, H. (2022). The healers are broken: A call for trauma-informed professional development in nursing. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 38(5), 273-278. https://journals.lww.com/jnsdonline/fulltext/2022/09000/the_healers_are_broken__a_call_for_trauma_informed.4.aspx
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Wellbeing

EPISODE 4: The topic of this conversation is the impact of chronic stress and burnout on nurses and how it affects patient care and the healthcare system as a whole. Nurses often work long hours and face emotional and physical trauma while caring for their patients. Their wellbeing directly affects the quality of care they provide, as well as their own job satisfaction and the nursing workforce. Our guest, Dr. Patrick Jeffs, will discuss ways organizations can improve clinician wellbeing and provide actionable steps for listeners to support themselves and those they lead.
Guest: Patrick Jeffs, PhD, Founder and CEO of The Resiliency Solution, Consultant, Trainer, Coach, and Keynote Speaker. Dr. Patrick Jeffs is renowned for his expertise in mitigating the adverse effects of chronic stress in the workplace. Dr. Jeffs enhances organizational creativity, productivity, and capacity by emphasizing the critical role of burnout prevention and the power of brief, restorative pauses. His work extends across a diverse spectrum, from healthcare and academia to government and corporate sectors, always with the aim of bolstering resilience to foster peak organizational performance.
With a distinguished tenure of 15 years as a Resilience Trainer, Coach, and Consultant, Dr. Jeffs has dedicated his career to guiding individuals through challenges and nurturing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and creativity. His resiliency coaching is particularly focused on identifying stress impacts and implementing strategies to maintain a balanced work environment.
In addition to his consulting and training work, Dr. Jeffs contributes his insights as affiliate faculty at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, blending academic rigor with practical application. His commitment to resilience extends beyond professional realms, as he actively embodies these principles in his personal life, exploring North Carolina's trails with his family and preparing for endurance challenges. Dr. Jeffs embodies the resilience he champions, making his guidance not only professional but profoundly relatable.
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Beyond Nurse Residency - The Role of the Preceptor

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Transcript
Nicole Weathers
You're listening to the Beyond Nurse Residency Podcast, an educational series where we interview experts on all topics related to the transition of new graduate nurses into practice and beyond. I'm your host, Nicole Weathers, director of the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program. Thanks for joining us. Let's jump in.
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