Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), also known as type 1 diabetes, usually starts before 15 years of age, but can occur in adults also. Diabetes involves the pancreas gland, which is located behind the stomach (Picture 1).The special cells (beta cells) of the pancreas produce a hormone called insulin.ype 2 diabetes is more common than type 1. About 9 out of 10 people with diabetes have type 2. Type 2 DM used to occur mostly in adults, but is becoming increasingly more common in children. It is associated with obesity.
CLINICAL PRECEPTOR RESPONSIBILITIES. The preceptor plays a vital role in the educational process. The preceptor acts as a clinical resource. while students apply the medical knowledge obtained during the didactic training. It is not the. expectation that a preceptor act as an instructor for said didactic knowledge.
The preceptor and the precepting process are. the keys for success. The preceptor has many roles with the new hire that include being a role. model, educator, socializer, friend and confidant. Preceptors model new skills, observe and. help the new nurse with these skills and evaluate the new nurse accomplishing these skills. For example, the preceptor will explain the policy on what is documented, how to do it and. then demonstrate documenting on a particular matter such as pain assessment.