Online preceptor course for the California State University, Los Angeles School of Nursing

Abstract

Thesis (M.S.) California State University, Los Angeles, 2012

Committee members: Cynthia B. Hughes, Lorie H. Judson

Nursing, Online course, Preceptor, Preceptorship

The purpose of this project was to develop an online preceptor course for the California State University, Los Angeles School of Nursing. The project development with reference to identification, background, and justification are discussed. The project objectives were examined, as well as the significance of an online preceptor course to students, nursing education, nursing practice, nursing research, and patient care. The methodology of the project was explained from process, expected outcome, and finally to evaluation. A project timetable was provided in this report. Lastly, the project result was evaluated, and recommendations were made for future projects or studies.