Utilizing Preceptor Peer Support and Recognition to Impact Satisfaction and Burnout

In the emergency department a high rate of turn-over because of nurse burnout puts exceptional stress on the registered nurse (RN) staff.  This especially results in increased pressure on the RNs who are responsible to precept new hires, transfers, and new graduates on the unit.  The goal of this project is to examine perceptions of satisfaction and recognition and the impact on burnout.