Module 3: Education & LTC
85 3.3.2 Preceptorship Models and Orientation
Benefits of being a preceptor:
- Share knowledge and experience
- Influence practice and increase exposure to your setting
- Stay current on practice, research, and literature
- Support a teaching and learning culture in your organization
- Recruit new NPs to your sector
NP preceptors:
- Act as role models
- Provide clinical learning experiences
- Assist students in applying theory to real-life situations
- Develop advanced practice competencies including clinical practice, research, leadership and consultation/collaboration
Types of preceptorship models:
- Preceptor-led
- Student-led
- Syllabus-led