Preceptor-Mentor Training Program

Description

A preceptor-mentor is a competent staff nurse employed by the care organization who acts as a role model and facilitates the development of clinical competence, clinical reasoning skills, and sound clinical judgement in the new graduate. The preceptor-mentor also ensures patient safety as the new graduate integrates competencies, fosters effective communication for collaboration and patient satisfaction, and promotes role socialization.

The Preceptor-Mentor Training Program includes eight independent modules with short assignments and a live discussion to develop the experienced nurses’ capacity to mentor new nurses.

This course is also part of CASN’s Nursing Residency Program.

Format: Online, through Zoom & Moodle

Dates

  •  Spring 2023: March 15 – June 15, 2023 (Registration will open in January 2023)
    • Participants may register at any time. The program must be completed before June 15, 2023. Live discussions are offered once each month.
  • Fall 2023: September 15 – December 15, 2023 (Registration will open in June 2023)
    • Participants may register at any time. The program must be completed before December 15, 2023. Live discussions are offered once each month.

Requirements

Participants should have, at minimum, approximately three years of experience as a staff nurse.

Program Topics

  • Understanding the preceptor-mentor’s role and responsibilities
  • Setting goals and expectations
  • The preceptor-mentor/preceptee-mentee relationship
  • Communication
  • Role modeling
  • Adult learning theories
  • Teaching and learning strategies
  • Building confidence
  • Skill development
  • Fostering clinical reasoning
  • Observation and constructive feedback
  • Assessment and evaluation
  • Lateral violence and the new graduate

Cost

$200 CAD

Instructors

Melissa Raby

Debbie Rickeard

Contact

Please contact Jessica Pearce Lamothe for further information.

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