Meanings and Practices of Preceptorship in Pediatric Nursing and Their Implications for Public Health: A Grounded Theory Study

Thiago Privado da Silva (), Flávia Souza Soares, Italo Rodolfo Silva, Sabrina da Costa Machado Duarte, Laura Johanson da Silva and Jessica Renata Bastos Depianti
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Thiago Privado da Silva: Nursing Institute, Multidisciplinary Center, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Macaé 27930-560, Brazil
Flávia Souza Soares: Anna Nery School of Nursing, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 20211-110, Brazil
Italo Rodolfo Silva: Nursing Institute, Multidisciplinary Center, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Macaé 27930-560, Brazil
Sabrina da Costa Machado Duarte: Anna Nery School of Nursing, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 20211-110, Brazil
Laura Johanson da Silva: Alfredo Pinto School of Nursing, Federal University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22290-180, Brazil
Jessica Renata Bastos Depianti: Nursing Departament, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 20550-900, Brazil

IJERPH, 2025, vol. 22, issue 8, 1-17

Abstract: Strengthening the education of health professionals is imperative to effectively address contemporary public health challenges. Preceptorship, by integrating teaching and care within service settings, stands out as a relevant strategy for developing clinical, ethical, and relational competencies. This study aimed to construct a theoretical model based on the meanings attributed by nurse preceptors to preceptorship in pediatric nursing within the context of hospital-based training at a referral institute specializing in rare and complex diseases in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The study used Grounded Theory and Symbolic Interactionism as its methodological and theoretical frameworks, respectively, and involved interviews with 14 preceptors. The resulting model characterizes preceptorship as an interactive process materialized in pedagogical practices that integrate technical skill, empathy, responsibility, and creativity into the daily routine of care. The findings offer valuable insights for strengthening professional training programs in health and contribute to public policies that recognize preceptorship as a component of interprofessional education and of workforce development, with a focus on humanization, safety, and contextualized care.

Keywords: nursing; pediatric nursing; preceptorship; nursing residency; public health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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