How to make a good impression precepting

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I am in my first semester of NP school, and I have been trying to get information about how to prepare for my precepting experience. I would value any input about qualities and personal attributes which NP preceptors value in students. I plan to start clinicals in summer 2017. Thank you.

[BostonFNP, APRN]

Verify with your preceptor and facility that it's ok to show up early and access charts.

[FNP2bMRL3]

I precept lots of students. To make a good first impression:

1. Show up on time and properly dressed.

2. Be courteous to staff and patients.

3. Have a basic idea of the type of patients the practice sees and the type of meds they will likely be on.

4. Review your history and physical exam and be able to competently perform a basic one.

5. Be honest. There is never a situation where not being honest is good for you/patient/provider, "fake it till you make it" is not an acceptable thing in clinical practice or your education.

6. Have a point of care reference and know how to use it.

7. Remember while at clinic your focus is on the patients not your school work.

8. Thicken up your skin if you need to, be prepared to be put on the spot, its the best way to learn.

Awesome advice BostonFNP! Especially about being honest!