Summary of Responsibilities

 Preceptor Responsibilities

Logistics and Arrangements	Notify appropriate individual (office manger, practice coordinator, etc.) of request for precepting Arrange for student orientation, including computer access Signing confidentiality form/HIPAA requirements/OSHA requirements Immunization status Background check RN license Arrange clinical schedule with student (days, hours) Inform and prepare staff for student arrival and participation Information student of practice epidemiology (common concerns and conditions seen in the practice) Assist with student access to patient health records Ensure examination space for patient encounters Assist the student in learning the consultation and referral process in the clinical setting Be aware of information in the legal affiliation agreement with the student's program Review personal and course/clinical objectives with student
Preceptor Requirements	Provide appropriate documents to program, such as CV/resume Professional license information Documentation of specialty certifications Provide current contact information to faculty
Communication	DIscuss any problems with student and faculty  Enable student documentation of patient documentation of patient care consistent with the requirements of the clinical site. (If students have limited access to EHR, student can document on a form that may assist with preceptor's own computer charting.)  Be available onsite when student is present
Patient Encounters	Facilitate access to variety of patients as students increase their clinical skills Validate student findings and provide feedback regarding their accuracy and significance Discuss and approve the plan of management with the student including diagnostic, therapeutic and follow-up plans
Evaluation	Provide formative and summative evaluation to document student's performance, consistent with student's agreement and personal objectives and course objectives Confer with faculty advisor and student a minimum of two times per experience to discuss student's progress and learning needs

The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. (2015). Partners in NP educations: A preceptor manual for NP programs, faculty, preceptors & students (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Author