RN Preceptors will be able to effectively facilitate learning and learner development by:

• Assisting students to achieve behavioral outcomes
• Supervise students in their planning for and implementation of care
• Act as a role model in the clinical setting
• Assist students to relate theory to clinical
• Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies
  • Evaluate student competency of skills
  • Provide timely and constructive feedback to students
  • Provide a climate conductive for learning
  • Contribute to the evaluation of student performance

RN Preceptor Requirements:

• Rule 4723-5-10(B)(5)
  • Supervision of the student
    • No more than two students at one time
  • Supervisor must:
    • Be competent
    • Follow the direction of the course outcomes
    • Clarify questions with faculty member
    • Contribute to the evaluation of student performance
• Graduate of an approved professional nursing education program
• Experience of at least 2  years in the practice of nursing as a RN; and either one of the following:
  • Current specialty certification
  • Demonstrated expertise in the area of clinical practice
  • BSN preferred; and
  • A current active licensure as a RN in the state of practice