Put your thinking cap on
HCPro's Weekly Update on the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®*, November 20, 2007
Preceptorships provide a safe environment during orientation for preceptees to explore the challenging problems found in complex healthcare systems. Guide questions can stimulate critical thinking and enhance preceptees' decision-making skills. As the preceptor, ask the following six questions to your preceptee to promote critical thinking:
- Given these lab results, how will you change your nursing care plan?
- How will you prioritize your care today?
- What alternative nursing measures would work in this situation?
- What else could be causing your patient's symptoms?
- How will you determine the effectiveness of that intervention?
- How will you document your patient's outcomes related to that treatment?
Source: Adapted from HCPro's book The Effective Nurse Preceptor Handbook: Your Guide to Success, Second Edition. Click here for more information.
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