Identity Formation and Role Expansion for Nurse Practitioner Residency Preceptors: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis

• In Event: Exploring Professional Identity Formation

Abstract

This descriptive qualitative thematic analysis examined the lived experience of clinicians who precept nurse practitioner residents in four Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). The study explored clinician educator (CE) identity formation and role expansion process, and how communities of practice (CoP) shaped their experience. The intersectionality of race and gender were explored to understand racial inequity within clinical education. Twelve participants each completed a one-hour semi-structured interview via Zoom.

Key findings revealed that culture and leadership within each FQHC sets the stage for CE identity formation and engagement. Four themes emerged from CE’s role expansion experience. Facilitating factors for CoP were identified. The intersectionality of race and gender discussions were limited. Recommendations for practice and future research are presented.

Authors

• Angel Kuo, University of California - San Francisco

• Susan Prion, University of San Francisco

• Patricia S. O'Sullivan, University of California - San Francisco