Are your newly hired nurses quitting within their first year? If so, you’re not alone.

According to NSI (2024), nursing turnover within the first year of hire has skyrocketed to 34%. The root cause? A toxic work culture that drives nurses away, compromising their well-being, engagement, and the quality of patient care.

The question you should be asking isn’t, “Can we retain our newly hired nurses?” The question should be: “Are our preceptors equipped to protect and retain them?”

Preceptors play a vital role in countering these troubling trends. When properly trained, they have the power to transform workplace culture. The urgency of this education cannot be overstated—it’s essential.


Educating Preceptors Transforms Healthcare.

Educating preceptors to help new hires recognize and address bullying and incivility is transformative. This approach is not just instructional but represents a shift towards a healthier work culture.  Our program, Addressing Bullying in Healthcare Curriculum for Preceptors, provides the specific knowledge, skills, and resources needed to reduce turnover, improve patient care, and foster a culture of professionalism and respect.

Outcomes of Our Program

Well-trained preceptors become agents of sustained positive change, creating a workplace where respect and professionalism become the standard.

As a result, your organization is likely to experience:

  • Higher retention of new nurses
  • Boosted team morale
  • Increased engagement
  • Improved team collaboration 
  • Enhanced patient experience

Our process begins with a comprehensive discovery call to understand your organization's unique challenges. This allows us to tailor a package that maximizes support for your preceptors.


Building a Supportive Culture Right from the Start.

Preceptors enrolled in this course will gain vital insights and skills, including:

  • Identifying and addressing workplace bullying and incivility.

  • Developing strategies to protect and support new team membersI

  • Applying principles of constructive feedback to enhance professional growth and interaction.

Course Highlights:

Addressing Bullying in Healthcare Curriculum for Preceptors is designed for optimal integration during initial or ongoing preceptor development. 

  • Comprehensive facilitator guidelines accompanied with user-friendly video tips.

  • Pre-recorded educational sessions on bullying awareness and confrontation techniques.

  • Access to a wealth of supplementary resources, such as videos, articles, and tools, to enhance the learning journey.

  • Learner case studies with accompanying Facilitator Guides, enabling practical application and group discussion.

Meet Your Instructor

Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAAN, CSP

CEO & Founder

Dr. Renee Thompson, a renowned speaker, author, consultant, and expert in fostering healthy workplaces by combatting bullying and incivility, leverages more than 30 years of experience as a clinical nurse, educator, quality manager, and executive. As the CEO and Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, she's dedicated to partnering with healthcare leaders to nurture healthy workforces. Dr. Thompson's impactful work has earned her accolades, including a Nursing Excellence award, recognition as a certified speaking professional, and LinkedIn's Top Ten Voices in Healthcare. She holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and a Masters in Nursing Education from the University of Pittsburgh.