Preceptors

A preceptor is an expert clinician with designated responsibility for clinical supervision of students in a particular clinical area.

Criteria for Selection:  The ideal preceptor is a master's prepared advanced practice nurse, a physician, or other primary care practitioner, who meets the following criteria:

  1. Supports the philosophy and objectives of the Institute and the School of Nursing
  2. Demonstrates clinical competence and teaching ability, thereby serving as a student role model
  3. Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate clinical care for a specific patient population in a content area
  4. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues and students
  5. Is willing to fulfill the responsibilities of a preceptor by
    1. reviewing the student's learning contract
    2. facilitating the student's meeting the level objectives and goals in the learning contract
    3. sequencing learning experiences so that the student assumes increasing responsibility
    4. supervising/consulting with the student in the delivery of care
    5. functioning as a liaison to other colleagues to facilitate other experiences available at the clinical site
    6. meeting periodically with student and faculty advisor to discuss and evaluate the student's clinical experience