Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Proposal

Registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and certified nursing
assistants (CNA) are in high demand as the elderly population continues to grow (CNAs).
Low levels of satisfaction among long-term care nurses and certified nurse aides (CNAs)
have been related to poor patient outcomes by researchers. Several factors contribute to the
attrition and unhappiness of nurses. The nursing staff at long-term care facilities (LTCF) have
highlighted a lack of support and orientation as areas that contribute to worker turnover.
Work culture and morale have been improved through orientation programs conducted by
competent preceptors and mentors. Nursing satisfaction and longevity have also been
improved. A preceptor evidence-based pilot project was planned as phase two and taught and
evaluated as phase three to increase the satisfaction of newly recruited nurses and CNAs
during orientation.
The project’s results were assessed using both qualitative and quantitative indicators.
Several methods were used to gauge quantitative results. Preceptors did session competence
assessments and evaluations after each workshop and could offer further feedback on the
seminar and PC as a teacher during the session. The preceptee assessed the performance of
her preceptors after the four-week orientation. All of the preceptors who attended the
workshops were either happy or extremely satisfied with what they learned. The preceptee
noted that her preceptors were helpful and appropriately prepared her for her new duty as a
CNA. It has been a terrific experience for the preceptors and the students, and they all stay
employees of the business. Even though this pilot research had a limited sample size, the
findings clearly show that both preceptors and preceptees reported advantages and enhanced
satisfaction. Both the student and the preceptor showed an interest in taking the workshops. A
lack of knowledge of the particular function of the preceptor was evident among the nursing
staff. Preceptors are trained to observe, appraise, and execute instructional methods that help

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their preceptees improve their clinical abilities. Just seeing another employee at work is all
that is required for shadowing.