PREPARING THE FUTURE OF NURSING

The book, published by the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), is written specifically as a guidebook for nurses who are preceptors, who are thinking of becoming preceptors or those who supervise preceptors.

A comprehensive compilation of knowledge and resources, Mastering Precepting includes content such as:

In depth definitions of the preceptor’s role
Strategies for effective precepting
Competence, critical thinking, clinical judgment and confidence
Precepting specific demographics and populations
Assessing and addressing preceptee behavior and motivation
A chapter for managers on selecting, supporting and sustaining preceptors
Practicing self-care to prevent burnout

In addition to the book, Dr. Ulrich has developed a companion website, www.RNPreceptor.com, which provides additional resources and a forum to connect preceptors from around the world.

“This book is a survival guide,” says Dr. Ulrich. “It is a resource for preceptors from two perspectives – the knowledge they need to become competent preceptors and the knowledge they need to precept others.”

Mastering Precepting: A Nurse’s Handbook for Success
By Beth Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FAAN
Published by the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International
ISBN-13: 9781935476597
Price: US $39.95
Trade paperback, 320 pages
Trim Size: 7 3/8” x 9 1/8”
Available at www.nursingknowledge.org/STTIbooks

About the author
Beth Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FAAN, is a nationally recognized thought leader, known for her research studying nursing work environments and the experiences of new nurses as they transition into the workforce. She has extensive experience as a health care executive, educator and researcher. She currently serves as the vice president of hospital services for CAE Healthcare (formerly METI), a world leader in human patient simulation, and as editor of the Nephrology Nursing Journal.Dr. Ulrich has been a co-investigator on a series of national nursing workforce and work environment studies and two studies of critical care nurse work environments conducted with the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. She resides in Houston, Texas.

Advance praise for Mastering Precepting: A Nurse’s Handbook for Success
“Mastering precepting is the only way the nursing profession will fulfill its promise to care as well as invest in its future – a future that ensures the next generation of nurses is safe, competent and superbly qualified. The lessons and wisdom gained in Mastering Precepting: A Nurse’s Handbook for Successwill transform how you teach, learn and become a professional nurse.”
Donna M. Nickitas, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNE
Hunter College, City University of New York Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing
Deputy Executive Officer, Doctor of Nursing Science
Graduate Center, City University of New York
Editor, Nursing Economic$

“Mastering Precepting: A Nurse’s Handbook for Successexplores precepting from all perspectives and provides practical advice to new preceptors as well as those who are experienced. Whether you are a new preceptor, a manager engaging preceptors in the onboarding of new staff or a program director creating a preceptor program, this book will assist you in every phase of development. It is an excellent resource for a critical role.”
Kathleen A. Bower, DNSc, RN, FAAN
Principal & Co-owner, The Center for Case Management

“Now more than ever, we need to be successful in precepting the next generation of competent nurses to provide evidence-based care with compassion. Mastering Precepting: A Nurse’s Handbook for Successbrings us a well-researched collection of knowledge on how to best precept, and also grounds the information in practical approaches to ensure success.”
Katherine Vestal, PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN
President, Work Innovations, LLC