Preceptors are more influential than nurse leaders because of the relationships they develop with nurses, says this CNO.
On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Jeff Alvarez, vice president of patient care services and CNO at UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene, about the importance of preceptors and the role they play in the recruiting and retention process. Tune in to hear his insights.
G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Preceptors are able to develop relationships with nurses on their units and foster the social and cultural aspects of the unit while maintaining quality.
At UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene, the preceptors follow the TSAM model that helps preceptors guide nurses through different levels of clinical complexity.