The role of preceptorship in the training of the nursing undergraduates in Basic Care: a descriptive-exploratory study

ABSTRACT

This is a dissertation project of the Professional Masters in Education in Health of Fluminense Federal University. The primary aim is to investigate the methods and techniques of interaction between the preceptor and the nursing undergraduate student that permits the learning of professional nursing practice as part of the Family Health Strategy (FHS). The detailed aims are to discuss the format of interactions with nursing undergraduates based on the activities performed as part of the FHS, to show ways of increasing the awareness of nursing students with regard to the importance of Basic Care. This study adopts a qualitative approach involving participative workshops for nurses working in Basic Care in the municipality of Vassouras, based on the experiences observed in terms of the preceptorship of nursing students working in the FHS...