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Course Description
The goal of this activity is to enhance preceptors' knowledge and skills in effectively teaching new hire nurses in the NICU. Preceptors will learn how to foster critical thinking, improve clinical skills, and promote confidence in new nurses, ultimately leading to better, safer patient care. The target audience needs to improve their ability to communicate, provide constructive feedback, and create a supportive learning environment that encourages growth and competency in new staff.
Financial and In-Kind Commercial Support
No financial nor in-kind commercial support was received for this education activity.
Target Audience
- Nurses
Learning Objectives
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of the preceptor in the orientation process.
- Apply tools for teaching time management, prioritization, and critical thinking to new nurses.
- Apply strategies for providing effective and constructive feedback to support the growth of new nurses.
Additional Information
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 NICU Preceptor Bootcamp 2026 Agenda | 524.46 KB |
Dawn Brittingham, MSN, RNC-NIC, CNE, C-ELBW, RN-BC
Tiffany Jager, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC
Constance Traxler, BSN, RN, CPN, NTMC, RNC-NICC
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Children’s National Hospital. Children’s National Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Children’s National Hospital Accreditation Provider# 4008362.
Available Credit
- 3.75 ANCCChildren’s National Hospital will provide 3.75 Nursing Contact Hours for this Enduring activity.
- 3.75 ParticipationSuccessful completion of this continuing education activity.
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