HOW TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH PRECEPTEES

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HOW TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH PRECEPTEES

• THE PRECEPTORS RAPPORT

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OBJECTIVES

• The learner will be able to
• Explain 3 things a preceptor should do to
  maintain an effective working relationship with a
  preceptee
• Explain 3 things a preceptor should avoid doing
  to maintain an effective working relationship
  with a preceptee
• Demonstrate an effective approach to managing
  possible problems in preceptor-preceptee working
  relationships

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THE RELATIONSHIP IS THE KEY

• In the Beginning.
• Make the preceptee feel welcome and accepted
• Be available when the new orientee needs you
• Listen openly and fully

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NURTURE YOUR YOUNG

• Be patient and understanding
• Be gentle and constructive when offering
  critiques of preceptees performance
• Offer feedback in a frequent and timely manner on
  performance and progress

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ARETHA SAID IT BEST R E S P E C T

• Respect the new employees view, feeling beliefs
  and values
• Determine the preceptees preferences regarding
  the order, type and pace of learning
• Encourage questions

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IF THEY FALL, PICK THEM UP..

• Build on past experiences and strengths while
  helping them to develop in areas of weakness
• Allow preceptees to make and learn from mistakes
• Use a sense of humor to maintain perspective

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YOU NEED EACH OTHER !!!

• Be open to learning from the preceptee
• Maintain your composure and leadership throughout
  stressful situations
• Be generous with praise, support, and
  encouragement

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REMEMBER, YOU ARE NOT ALONE

• Enlist your unit to help you.
• Talk frequently with your nurse manager
• Get creative
• Share the load

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AND NOW FOR THE OTHER SIDE

• Here are some donts..
• Relate to new staff as if they are children
• Take over situation s or do for them what they
  can do for themselves
• Give assignments beyond the preceptees
  capabilities

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SETTING THEM UP FOR FAILURE

• Overwhelm new staff with details and minutiae
• Rush the pace of instruction
• Embarrass the new staff in front of coworkers,
  other staff or patients.

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BEATING THEM DOWN

• Use negative feedback when critiquing or
  correcting preceptee performance
• Keep new staff in the dark about their
  performance
• Assume experienced new staff require little or no
  support, supervision or instruction.

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WHAT HAPPENS IF THE ORIENTEE

• Progresses too slowly in their performance?
• Overestimates his or her capabilities?
• Underestimates his or her capabilities
• Is disorganized and can not complete work load in
  a reasonable time period?
• Performs new skills with out seeking guidance?

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Or

• Has know it all attitude and ignores the
  preceptors direction
• Continues to perform a skill incorrectly after
  repeated demonstrations
• Talks about how much better it was at their
  previous place of employment
• Feels entitled but does not want accountablility

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OR EVEN.

• Shows a lack of concern after making a
  significant error
• Complains about the preceptors skills and the
  quality of their work
• Is too hesitant and fearful of making a mistake
• Is preoccupied with their personal life
• Has difficulty relating to their coworkers.

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IN SUMMARY

• Nurture for everyones success
• Dont set the preceptee and yourself up for
  failure
• Get support for yourself when the going gets
  tough.
• Celebrate the success!!!!