Revista de Enfermagem Referência
ISSN 0874-0283 ISSN 2182-2883
AMARAL, Guida FIGUEIREDO, Amélia Simões. Developing preceptors’ skills: experts’ view. []. , serV, 5, e20036. 26--2021. ISSN 0874-0283. https://doi.org/10.12707/rv20036.
Background:
In Portugal, the legal framework of the Undergraduate Degree in Nursing and the Regulation of Nursing Practice point to the nurse’s contribution to nursing students’ education.
Objective:
To characterize the process of developing clinical preceptors’ skills.
Methodology:
Qualitative study, using the Grounded Theory methodology. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 7 expert nurses. Theoretical sampling was used based on the needs identified in the coding process. Data analysis and treatment followed the methodology adopted.
Results:
The following aspects characterize the development of clinical preceptors’ skills: primary and secondary socialization at the educational level, and experience, knowledge, analytical skills, and professional initiative at the professional level.
Conclusion:
Throughout the development of their skills, the experts highlighted the educational and academic experiences that promote critical reflection and a proactive attitude, and professional aspects such as expertise, analytical skills, and motivation.
: nursing; preceptorship; professional competence.