Becoming a Nurse Practitioner Preceptor

A preceptor with students in a Regis classromClinical preceptors are one of the most valuable resources of any nurse practitioner program.

Preceptors provide an invaluable service as they willingly share their time and expertise to hone the practice skills of future nurse practitioners (NPs). The clinical component of a NP student’s education serves as the practical classroom where students apply coursework learnings in a real-world setting.

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Nurse Practitioner Preceptor Benefits

We fully understand the demands of clinical practice and appreciate medical practitioners interested in this important teaching role. Our students are eager to contribute, and our faculty and staff are here to support preceptors in their journey.

Benefits of Precepting Include

  • Continuing Education Credits - Preceptors get one free three-credit graduate or four-credit undergraduate course for every 240 hours they serve – and have the option of gifting this course to a friend or colleague.
  • Validation letters for Certification purposes.
  • Adding the title of "Visiting Clinical Instructor" to their resume.
  • Further developing leadership, teaching, and mentoring skills.
  • Relationship building with faculty and students at nationally recognized Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.
  • Satisfaction fostering the next generation of advanced practice nurses, at a time when these skills are much needed.

Interested in Becoming a Nurse Practitioner Preceptor?

A smiling preceptorIf you’d like to learn more about joining our preceptor community, please complete this form and a staff member will be in touch. Regis College’s Young School of Nursing seeks highly qualified clinicians for its Weston, MA campus students as well as its online students throughout the Unites States. Thank you.

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