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Product Description Loyola University Chicago Neihoff School of Nursing proudly announces an outstanding resource for both the novice and experienced preceptor. Finally a book that addresses the special challenges of precepting graduate students across a variety of health care settings. This dynamic resource is tailored to the unique situations and issues encountered in clinical situations. It is a must for any nurse who takes on the precepting role. Dr. Bette Case Di Leonardi, a nationally recognized expert on precepting, teams with Dr. Meg Gulanick, Professor of Nursing, to create this premier book and outstanding resource. Designed and illustrated by Joan Bufalino, nurse illustrator, this is a book that reawakens the creative process in precepting. Some of the topics covered include: - Ask the Preceptor s Preceptor - Precepting in Action: Getting Started - Precepting in Action: Evaluation of Progress - Precepting and Diversity: Focus on Cultural and Generational Differences - Taking a Coach Approach to Precepting - Challenges in Precepting in a Distance Learning Environment - Preceptor and Clinical Faculty Roles with Undergraduate Students - Making Precepting a Win-Win Experience About the Author Bette Case Di Leonardi, PhD, RN, BC, has been adventuring in nursing, education, and healthcare administration for more than 35 years. Today, she practices as an independent consultant who assists her clients to achieve their goals using educational, competency management, and quality improvement strategies. In 2001 she revised Getting Started in Clinical and Nursing Staff Development and is currently creating a third edition. She has presented live workshops based upon the book. In collaboration with Indiana University, she created a Web-based course based upon the book and seminar. The course, now in its fourth year is co-sponsored by Indiana University and the National Nursing Staff Development Organization. Bette specializes in outcome-oriented educati