The preceptor role / Beth Tamplet Ulrich -- Learning : the foundation of precepting / Beth Tamplet Ulrich -- Precepting strategies / Beth Tamplet Ulrich -- Competence, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, clinical judgment and confidence / Beth Tamplet Ulrich -- Having a plan : developing and using objectives, goals, and outcomes / Karen Robbins and Mary S. Haras -- Communication / Laurie Shiparski -- Coaching / Laurie Shiparski -- Effectively using instructional technologies / Cathy Deckers, Thomas Doyle, and Wendy Jo Wilkinson -- Working with specific learner populations / Beth Tamplet Ulrich -- Assessing and addressing preceptee behavior and motivation / Cindy Lefton -- Pragmatics of precepting / Larissa Africa and Herilyn Ashlock -- For managers : selecting, supporting, and sustaining preceptors / Carol A. Bradley [and others] -- The practice of self-care to prevent burnout and create an optimal healing environment / Kim Richards.