BOARD
OF NURSE EXAMINERS
BOX 430, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78767-0430
GUIDELINES FOR PRECEPTED CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
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Rule 215.10, (e) sets forth the criteria for use of clinical preceptors. Written agreements shall delineate the functions and responsibilities of the affiliate agency, clinical preceptor and nursing program. Preceptored experiences may occur after the student has received basic theory and clinical experiences necessary to safely provide care to clients (within course or curriculum). Nursing
Program/Faculty Responsibilities:
Provide the preceptor an orientation to the philosophy, curriculum, course, and clinical objectives of the nursing education program. Discuss student expectations, skills performance, student guidelines for performance of procedures, and methods of evaluation. Assume overall responsibility for teaching and evaluation of the student. Assure student compliance with standards on immunization, screening, OSHA standards, CPR, and current liability insurance coverage. Work cooperatively with the preceptor and the agency to determine student learning needs and appropriate assignments. Make appropriate student assignments with the preceptor. Communicate assignments and other essential information to the agencies. Meet regularly with the clinical preceptor and the student in order to monitor and evaluate the learning experience. Monitor student progress. Examples include rounds, student clinical seminars, student-faculty-preceptor conferences and review of student clinical assignments. Be
readily available, e.g., telephone, pager or e-mail for consultation
when students are in the clinical area. Provide recognition to the preceptor for participation as a preceptor. ex: adjunct faculty plaque, certificate Preceptor
Responsibilities: Function as a role model in the clinical setting. Facilitate learning activities for no more than 2 students. Orient the student(s) to the clinical agency. Guide, facilitate, supervise, and monitor the student in achieving the clinical objectives. Supervise the student's performance of skills and other nursing activities to assure safe practice. Collaborate with faculty to review the progress of the student towards meeting clinical learning objectives. Provide feedback to the student regarding clinical performance. Contact the faculty if assistance is needed or if any problem with student performance occurs. Discuss with faculty/student arrangement for appropriate coverage for supervision of the student should the preceptor be absent. Give feedback to the nursing program regarding clinical experience for student and suggestions for program development. Agency
Responsibilities: Retain responsibility for preceptor's salary, benefits, and liability. Arrange preceptors' work schedule so they are available on student clinical days. Interpret the preceptor program and expectations of students to other agency personnel who are not directly involved with preceptorship. Student
Responsibilities: Maintain accountability for his or her learning activities. Prepare for each clinical experience as needed. Be accountable for his/her nursing actions while in the clinical setting. Arrange for preceptor's supervision when performing procedures. Contact faculty e.g. telephone, pager or e-mail if faculty assistance is necessary. Respect the confidential nature of all information obtained during clinical experience. Factors to be considered when developing criteria for selection of preceptored experiences include but are not limited to:
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