In the state of Maine, where healthcare organizations can be geographically isolated and have limited resources, there was a need to creatively meet the ongoing preceptor education needs of nurses. The Maine Nursing Preceptor Education Program (MNPEP) fills that critical education gap. It helps health care organizations support and retain confident, skilled nurse preceptors across care settings. MNPEP is a proven tool to advance and support how Maine recruits, integrates, satisfies, and retains nurses across the state.
Learn More About MNPEP55%
of RNs in Maine are age 45+, and will have a huge impact on workforce capacity if they leave the profession or retire
17.5%
of newly licensed registered nurses (RNs) leave their first jobs within a year
Fall 2023 marked the ninth annual program for MNPEP. It has a proven track record of success and Lunder-Dineen, together with its statewide advisory team of Maine nurse leaders and colleagues from across Mass General and the MGH Institute of Health Professions are chartering a plan for the future of MNPEP.
150+
Participants in the ninth MNPEP
1250+
Total preceptors trained
Su Sepples, RN, PhD, Associate Professor of Nursing, University of Southern Maine
Our ninth annual program, through the adoption of new learning platforms, created a process to welcome new participants to MNPEP as we look to expand the impact of this program.
In 2023, it was the first time that nurses from beyond Maine could participate in MNPEP. Several nurses from nearby states participated.
In 2024, Lunder-Dineen plans to include a greater number of nurses from outside of Maine and scale the reach of MNPEP to a wider audience. We look forward to making a positive impact on the nursing workforce in other states. In doing that, we hope to shine a light on Maine as a national leader in nursing professional development and expertise.
In 2022, MNPEP expanded to include CNAs as participants. In 2023, the number of CNAs grew even more.
Moving forward, Lunder-Dineen plans to welcome more CNAs into MNPEP. This increases the knowledge and expertise of the entire nursing team. In fact, CNAs often precept other CNAs. By doing this, we hope to support equity and diversity, prevent high turnover, and expand access to education for this often overlooked yet very important group of professionals.
In 2023, Lunder-Dineen refined and expanded the MNPEP content through an on-going close collaboration with the MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP) and input from our MNPEP Advisory Team. More work will continue in 2024 with plans for continued expansion and improvement.
Lunder-Dineen presents at conferences and events to share information and data about MNPEP.
Our goal is to enhance and inspire the entire nursing community.
Here's where we were in 2023.
Lunder-Dineen is proud to support their goal to address diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the nursing profession.
Lunder-Dineen Associate Director Denise O'Connell, MSW, LCSW, CCM, CCP, leads our work with the Maine Nursing Action Coalition (MeNAC). This multi-stakeholder organization helps nurses manage health care challenges in Maine.
Regina Phillips, DSW, MSW,
Co-Founder & Professional Consultant, Cross Cultural Community Services,
Lunder-Dineen Advisory Committee member
Regina Phillips, DSW, MSW,
Co-Founder & Professional Consultant, Cross Cultural Community Services,
Lunder-Dineen Advisory Committee member
Lunder-Dineen Associate Director Denise O'Connell, MSW, LCSW, CCM, CCP, leads our work with the Maine Nursing Action Coalition (MeNAC). This multi-stakeholder organization helps nurses manage health care challenges in Maine.
In 2023, Lunder-Dineen debuted a new Learning Management System (LMS) for its education. This LMS helps us deliver enhanced training opportunities to all healthcare providers in Maine.
Welcome!
Heather Lomax
& Deb Kramlich
In 2023, Lunder-Dineen welcomed two new
Ad-Hoc Advisors to the MNPEP Advisory Team.
