Impact of preceptor and orientee learning styles on satisfaction: a pilot study.

Impact of preceptor and orientee learning styles on satisfaction: a pilot study.

Brunt BA; Kopp DJ

Journal for Nurses in Staff Development

2007

2007-01

This descriptive pilot study assessed the impact of learning style on satisfaction with orientation. Three learning style instruments were sent to all preceptors on inpatient units in two hospitals, and newly hired registered nurses and licensed practical nurses completed the same learning style instruments. Level of satisfaction with the orientation was used as the posttest measure. Matched t tests were compared to see whether the two groups had significant differences. Knowledge of the impact of learning styles on satisfaction can enhance the preceptor experience and perhaps increase retention.

Ohio; Program Evaluation; Education; Preceptorship; Health Services Needs and Demand; Human; Questionnaires; Funding Source; Mentorship; Evaluation Research; Pilot Studies; Test-Retest Reliability; Education Research; Learning Methods; Nurse Attitudes; T-Tests; Intraprofessional Relations; Models; Educational; Nursing Staff; Nursing; Hospital – Psychosocial Factors; Continuing – Administration; Hospital – Education; Nursing Practice – Education; Psychology – Education; Staff Development – Administration

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