Event Title
Counting the Steps: The Effect of Preceptorship Experience on Nursing Students’ Efficiency
Faculty Mentor
Amanda Eymard
Location
Library 3B
Session
Session 2
Start Date
13-4-2013 1:30 PM
End Date
13-4-2013 2:30 PM
Description
The descriptive correlational study tested the hypothesis that nursing students become more efficient through preceptorship. Fifty-six senior nursing students shadowed registered nurses for 180 hours. Students wore pedometers and recorded number of steps at the conclusion of each assigned shift. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and linear regression analysis were utilized to analyze data. Significant factors associated with a positive experience score were related to the department and the assigned shift. A significant increase in efficiency was noted in correlation with a decrease in steps per patient throughout the experience. In conclusion, the hypothesis was supported.
Counting the Steps: The Effect of Preceptorship Experience on Nursing Students’ Efficiency
Library 3B
The descriptive correlational study tested the hypothesis that nursing students become more efficient through preceptorship. Fifty-six senior nursing students shadowed registered nurses for 180 hours. Students wore pedometers and recorded number of steps at the conclusion of each assigned shift. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and linear regression analysis were utilized to analyze data. Significant factors associated with a positive experience score were related to the department and the assigned shift. A significant increase in efficiency was noted in correlation with a decrease in steps per patient throughout the experience. In conclusion, the hypothesis was supported.