TO CORRELATE PRECEPTORS ATTITUDE TOWARDS PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAMME WITH THAT OF PRECEPTEES (UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS)

Mrs.Jaya Pranoykumar Gawai

Volume : VII, Issue : XII, December - 2018

TO CORRELATE PRECEPTORS ATTITUDE TOWARDS PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAMME WITH THAT OF PRECEPTEES (UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS)

Mrs. Jaya Pranoykumar Gawai

Abstract :

Background: Preceptorship programme is an innovative method in India. Objectives: 1. To assess preceptors� attitude towards preceptor ship programme.2. To assess preceptees (undergraduate nursing students) attitude towards preceptor ship programme. 3. To correlate preceptors� attitude towards with that of preceptees attitude (undergraduate nursing students) Methods: This study was based on descriptive approach, Research Design-Correlation study, Sampling: - Proportionate quota sampling, Sample size-11 preceptors, 95-undergraduate nursing students. Results: By using Pearson�s correlation coefficient test, negative correlation was found between preceptor and first year basic BSc nursing students, second year basic BSc nursing students and positive correlation was found between preceptor and third year basic BSc nursing students, final year basic BSc nursing students. Conclusion: The undergraduate nursing students may get more confidence and competence in their clinical posting when the preceptors provide support to them. This method is base for proper assessment and ability of a learner in the sphere of creative and critical thinking