Welcome, Preceptors!
Are you interested in shaping the next generation of advanced practice nurses? Felician University’s School of Nursing invites healthcare professionals like you to consider becoming a preceptor. Your knowledge and guidance can make a meaningful difference in a student’s clinical education and professional growth.
This page explains what it means to be a preceptor for our online nurse practitioner (NP) programs, what the role involves, and how you can get started.
About Felician University’s Online Nurse Practitioner Programs
Felician University offers CCNE-accredited, flexible online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs and post-Master’s certificates (PMC) with concentrations in:
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Our programs prepare advanced practice nurses to provide compassionate, evidence-based care across a variety of settings.
What It Means to Be a Preceptor
As a preceptor, you would have the opportunity to supervise and mentor graduate nursing students during their clinical rotations. This role offers you a chance to:
- Share your expertise and clinical knowledge
- Help develop future nurse practitioners’ skills and confidence
- Play a vital part in advancing the nursing profession
What Responsibilities Would You Have?
If you decide to become a preceptor, you would be expected to:
- Provide direct supervision and support to students
- Offer varied learning experiences related to the NP role and patient care
- Guide students on your site’s policies and procedures
- Coordinate clinical days and communicate scheduling updates
- Support students’ skill development and professionalism
- Help maintain accurate records of clinical hours
- Provide timely feedback and complete evaluations
- Report any concerns or issues to Felician faculty promptly
What Qualifications Do You Need?
To qualify as a preceptor for Felician’s online NP programs, you must:
- Hold a current, unencumbered RN and APRN license in their state of practice
- Maintain required collaborative agreements or protocols as an APRN per state regulations
- Are board certified in your NP specialty (i.e., PMHNP, FNP)
- Have at least one year of advanced practice experience
- Have a passion for mentoring and supporting graduate nursing students
Preparing to Welcome Your Student
Before your student’s first clinical day, you would work together to review:
- Shift schedules and clinical hours
- Dress code and site policies
- Parking, ID badge, and electronic health record (EHR) access
- Expectations for professionalism and attendance
- Clinical objectives provided by Felician faculty
- Communication preferences for routine and urgent matters
Why Become a Felician Preceptor?
Precepting is a rewarding way to:
- Influence the future of nursing education and practice
- Stay engaged with the latest nursing knowledge and skills
- Give back to your profession and community
- Expand your professional network and develop leadership skills
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re considering becoming a preceptor for Felician University’s online NP programs, we want to hear from you! Your mentorship will help shape skilled, compassionate nurses who will improve patient care everywhere.
Contact our clinical placement team to learn more.
Email: placement@online.felician.edu
Together, we can advance nursing education and improve healthcare outcomes for all.
Frequently Asked Questions
While Felician University does not currently offer monetary compensation, documentation for CE credits may be available upon request where applicable.
Clinical faculty provide all necessary course objectives and materials before clinical rotations begin.
Notify the assigned clinical faculty so that an action plan can be developed collaboratively.
Reach out to our clinical placement team anytime at placement@online.felician.edu.