Three ways educators can set themselves and their learners up for success are by creating a supportive learning environment, influencing goal setting, and establishing value.

The preceptor fills many roles: coach, leader, influencer, facilitator, evaluator, socializer, protector, role model, and most importantly – educator.

Some of the skills perioperative nurses need to support their patients cannot be taught in a classroom, making the relationship between nurse preceptor and preceptee vital.

This article provides an example of how an annual competency for preoperative patient skin antisepsis was created and proctored in a series of steps.

This article reviews the stages of the competence model and describes the process of skill mastery.

One of the key factors that contributed to my success as a new OR nurse was the well-organized and well-appointed orientation by the nurse educator.

It is important for preceptors to develop strong communication skills that facilitate novice nurse development.

The preceptor may perform many roles to support other nurses, but there are four primary roles that create successful preceptor relationships.

At the foundation of any clinical relationship is trust: trust between clinicians and patients, trust among the interprofessional team members, and trust between a new hire and the preceptor.