DNP/Certificate Preceptors & Clinicals

See here a list of states in which Acute Care, Family Nurse Practitioner,

and Psychiatric Mental Health students can and cannot do clinicals

For more detailed information, please consult the Graduate Handbook and Supplements. 

Please contact the clinical coordinator, Katie Lambert (kel22g@fsu.edu) if you have questions! 

PRECEPTOR INFORMATION 

The purpose of the clinical preceptor program is to provide the students with a professional role model whose guidance will enhance the attainment of student learning. The preceptor will act as a facilitator and resource person to the student during the clinical learning experiences and will participate in the evaluation of the student’s learning.  The preceptor will act as a facilitator and resource person to the student during the clinical learning experiences and will participate in the evaluation of the student’s learning.  A preceptor handbook and training module have been developed and will be supplied to the preceptor by the student or Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs. 

Functions and Responsibilities of the College of Nursing: 

  1. CON verifies that an FDLE/FBI Level II Background Screening has been completed for the student. 

  1. CON verifies that the student meets the clinical clearance requirements and able to start participating in the clinical experience.   

  1. Additionally, CON verifies that the student has completed the required drug screening, has personal health insurance, has professional liability insurance coverage, and proof of current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the United States. 

Functions and Responsibilities of the Preceptor: 

  1. Participate in a preceptor orientation. 

  1. Function as a role model at the clinical site. 

  1. Orient the student to the agency/clinical site. 

  1. Assure safe nursing practice by supervising the student’s performance of clinical skills. 

  1. Assist the student in identification and monitoring of available activities, which accomplish the clinical objectives. 

  1. Communicate verbally and in writing with the student and collaborate with the faculty regarding student performance. 

  1. Provide feedback to the nursing program regarding clinical activities for students and suggestions for curriculum/program development as needed. 

  1. Keep the faculty informed of student performance when needed or if any problems occur. 

  1. Participate in evaluation of the preceptor program as needed. 

Functions and Responsibility of the Student: 

  1. Participate in the selection of a clinical practicum and preceptor, when appropriate. 

  1. Supply preceptor will a copy of the course syllabus. 

  1. Maintain accountability for her/his learning activities. 

  1. Prepare for each clinical experience as needed and expected. 

  1. Be accountable for nursing practice activities while in the clinical setting.  Arrange with your preceptor your clinical schedule for the semester. 

  1. Share learning experiences in grand rounds, clinical seminars, and student/preceptor/faculty conferences. 

  1. Keep open communication with preceptor and faculty. 

  1. Keep all patient and agency information obtained during clinical experiences confidential. 

  1. Complete all required course assignments. 

  1. Complete evaluation of preceptor(s). 

  1. Complete written self-evaluation as outlined in the clinical course. 

  1. Participate in the evaluation by the preceptor and or faculty of your clinical experience.