I have recently gone back to school for my MSN+ACNP.If i had know that I would have to find my own preceptors...I don't think I would of gone back.This is one of the most frustrating experiences that I've ever experienced...The begging, calling, and not even be able to get past the secretaries... Can anyone give me tips on how to get a PCP to even talk to me?
classicdame, MSN, EdD 2 Articles; 7,255 Posts Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator. Feb 18, 2011 Surely the school has contacts they have used in the past. Do you know any Nurse Practioners who can advise? Try calling the Education depts of hospitals and ask for whomever it is that handles student scheduling. They generally know about MD preceptors for PA, NP and med students. Last resort: Get names and addresses from your BON and write people with request. I wish you luck!
ticklemenita 55 Posts Feb 18, 2011 Good luck, I don't know much about this stuff. If it was me I would start with the nurse educator on my floor, and then progress to other nurse educators throughout the hospital.I have recently gone back to school for my MSN+ACNP.If i had know that I would have to find my own preceptors...I don't think I would of gone back.This is one of the most frustrating experiences that I've ever experienced...The begging, calling, and not even be able to get past the secretaries... Can anyone give me tips on how to get a PCP to even talk to me?
APRN., DNP, RN, APRN, NP 995 Posts Specializes in Family Practice, Mental Health. Has 32 years experience. Feb 18, 2011 See if your instructor will give you a few names of prior graduates who have had success in finding preceptors.
GGT1 209 Posts Feb 18, 2011 I agree with contacting the Education department at you local hospitals. Also, I volunteer at a non-profit community clinic that serves indigent residents of our community and it seems like there are always NP student, Residents, etc. Do you have such a clinic in your area? They really enjoy the free help so you'd have a good chance of them agreeing to precept you. Good Luck!
Popwhizbangz, LPN 115 Posts Specializes in psych, geriatrics. Has 10 years experience. Feb 18, 2011 Do they make you find your own lecturers? It's weak of them to dump the legwork on you, they should be ashamed to take your money. Good luck
tokyoROSE, BSN, RN 1 Article; 526 Posts Specializes in Operating Room. Has 2 years experience. Feb 18, 2011 Popwhizbangz, it is quite common practice, especially for for-profit schools to make you find your whole preceptor.
PACNWNURSING 365 Posts Specializes in Emergency Room. Feb 18, 2011 Check with the community healthcenters in your area they tend to have a number of NP's working there which I am sure would be willing to precept you.
Melody007_FNP-C, APRN 212 Posts Specializes in Gastroenterology; and Primary Care. Has 33 years experience. Feb 19, 2011 This site may be of some assistance http://www.enpnetwork.com/nurse-practitioner-preceptors
WyndDrivenRain, BSN, RN 250 Posts Specializes in Psych, Chem Dependency, Occ. Health. Has 8 years experience. Feb 19, 2011 This site may be of some assistance http://www.enpnetwork.com/nurse-practitioner-preceptors Thank you so much for this link!!!!! I can't even begin to thank you enough. I have been willing to travel anywhere in the US to get my hours done since preceptors are so slim here in the Chicago area and just needed a place to narrow down some potential options. It feels like Christmas!! :yeah: Sue
Melody007_FNP-C, APRN 212 Posts Specializes in Gastroenterology; and Primary Care. Has 33 years experience. Feb 20, 2011 no problem! i am glad i was able to help! i will be in the same shoes in a few months!
amandanurse 20 Posts Mar 29, 2011 Curious how your search for a preceptor turned out. Was the web site helpful? I flagged it for future use because I plan on doing a distance program and will have to find some of my own clinicals.
