Preceptor Roles
Which role guides and assesses a new nurse’s skills?
Evaluator
A learner prefers charts and diagrams. What style is this?
Visual
The D style prefers communication that is…?
Direct and goal‑oriented
Gen Z learners often prefer…?
Immediate feedback and digital tools
Your preceptee makes an SBAR error. What do you do?
Coach them using the correct format
What role helps integrate a new nurse into unit culture?
Socialization Agent
A kinesthetic learner benefits from what kind of learning?
Hands-on learning or simulation
An S style learner needs what kind of feedback?
Reassuring and supportive
Which generation values mentorship?
Boomers
A new nurse avoids feedback. What's your move?
Use private check‑ins and positive framing
Which role provides emotional support during transitions?
Protector
How should you teach an auditory learner?
Talk it out or use verbal instructions
Which DiSC type may avoid conflict?
S (Steadiness)
Millennials tend to appreciate…?
Collaborative learning
You notice a pattern of late charting. Next step?
Review expectations and shadow together
What role helps preceptees develop time management?
Teacher/Coach
Reading/writing learners prefer what tool?
Written guides or lists
How do you adapt for an I style?
Be energetic and personal
A trait of Gen X learners?
Independent and pragmatic
They’re overwhelmed by patient load. Help how?
Break tasks down and model prioritization
Which role involves the preceptee learning through action versus words?
Role Model
How do you support all VARK types at once?
Use blended strategies (talk, show, write, do)
C types appreciate what in your teaching?
Logic, data, and precision
How can you bridge generation gaps in precepting?
Respect preferences and offer flexibility
You see unsafe handoff behavior. Action?
Stop and use it as a critical learning moment