Ambulatory oncology nursing preceptor experience
Abstract:
Precepting new oncology nurses in the ambulatory infusion setting is a complex process that often involves burdensome paper documentation and fragmented communication across multiple sites. This quality improvement project aimed to streamline orientation and reduce preceptor burden by implementing an electronic competency tracking platform, which organized nursing competencies into four progressive levels and enabled real-time documentation, resource linkage, and communication among preceptors, educators, and leadership. Implications for practice include more efficient orientation workflows and improved capacity for mentoring new nurses in ambulatory oncology settings.
Reference:
Caffrey LA, Scuralli S. Transforming the Ambulatory Oncology Nursing Orientation Preceptor Experience. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2026 Mar 24;30(2):156-160. doi: 10.1188/26.CJON.156-160. PMID: 41949348; PMCID: PMC12995407.