Financing Your Education

Credentials

To become a preceptor, your credentials must include the following:

• Hold a Master’s Degree in Nursing at minimum
• Nationally board-certified as a Nurse Practitioner with one year of practice
• Hold a current and active, unencumbered license in the state in which the student is planning to complete their practicum hours
• May be an M.D. or D.O.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Chamberlain faculty to promote student success in the practicum courses
• Orient the student to the practicum site environment, policies and procedures
• Identify suitable experiential opportunities that align with the course outcomes and needed skills by the conclusion of the practicum course
• Serve as mentor for students in professional development
• Provide direct supervision of the student's practicum practice hours and constructive feedback about their performance in the practicum
• Protect from disclosure all personal student-identifying information or records of student's participation except as set forth by an agreement or required by law
• Refrain from unlawful discrimination based on gender, age, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, political affirmation or belief, or disability
• Provide feedback to Chamberlain as requested

Required Documentation

• A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
• Evidence of advanced practice licensure
• Evidence of national board certification