preceptorship

preceptorship

 [pre-sep´ter-ship] (pl. pre·cep·tor·ship)

a short-term relationship between a student as novice and an experienced staff person (such as a professional nurse) as the preceptor who provides individual attention to the student's learning needs and feedback regarding performance; students experience relative independence in making decisions, setting priorities, management of time, and patient care activities.

preceptorship

(prĭ-sĕp′tər-shĭp′)

n.

A period of practical training for a student or novice under the supervision of a preceptor.

preceptorship

A structured, supportive period of transition from learning to applying a complex skill (e.g., nursing) that requires a long and rigourous period of education. Preceptorship is similar to apprenticeship and serves as a bridge during the transition from student nurse to practitioner.

preceptorship

Graduate education A period of hands-on training under a physician or surgeon skilled in a technique–eg, placement of a stent in a coronary artery, or laparoscopic surgery. See Laparoscopic surgery, Paradoxical movement.