Abstract
Objective: To describe the training of nurses for the development of preceptorship in the Multiprofessional Residency in Health (RMS). Methods: Clipping of the doctoral thesis “The knowledge that emerges from the social practice of the nurse-preceptor in the multiprofessional residency in health”, from 2017. Single case study, from a health institution in Rio de Janeiro (RJ). 46 participants of 2 RMS programs were interviewed, the results were analyzed and categorized in units with thematic analysis. Results: The training to work in the RMS goes through peculiar experiences, according to the scenario, professional training time, interest, involvement, encouragement, time in the RMS, the issues that it experienced with residents and other protagonists and the instrumentalization for this practice. The deponents pointed out as essential an updated professional, who has a minimum content of knowledge in the field of education in addition to personal attributes, such as enjoying teaching and the professionals, being an excellent care nurse. Such learning can occur through training courses for preceptorship. Conclusion: The nurse-preceptor, in addition to being have experience in the area, needs permanent training to develop actions with residents in the living scenario of health services.