In Search of Nurse Informatics Preceptor

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Specializes in Nurse Informatics/Oncology.

Hello, my name is LaTeisha and I am completing my final two classes at WGU in their MSN-nurse informatics program. My classes have been on hold for two terms now due to my not having a preceptor. I am an RN in New York and the preceptor should be a master-prepared registered nurse who is registered in the state of New York. All of the preceptorship duties are done remotely, there are no required number of practicum hours and the student does not need to present to the assigned site unless the student and preceptor agree upon their meeting. The preceptorship is guided as a resource for the student to fall back upon if there are questions about the project the student needs to complete. Said project does not have to be implemented, it is a mock project 

Preceptors do not have to be informatics nurses, they need to have worked in the EMR for the past 2 years and be MSNs. Please help me. Thank you so much.

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Hi LaTeisha, I worked in informatics & have an MSN, but I'm in CA.  If your program would allow you to work w/ a preceptor in another state, please message me.

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Specializes in Nurse Informatics/Oncology.

Hello Golden,

I greatly appreciate your responding to my posting. They would allow me to work with a preceptor from another state, but only if that preceptor had a host site willing to work with me. I would never have to come to the host site for preceptorship, but having a host site is one of the school's requirements. 

Thanks,

LaTeisha Akinboni 

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Specializes in MSN.

Were you able to find a preceptor? I'm also looking for one. 

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Golden_RN said:

Hi LaTeisha, I worked in informatics & have an MSN, but I'm in CA.  If your program would allow you to work w/ a preceptor in another state, please message me.


@Golden_RN

Hi. I'm also a MSN informatics student. I wanted to ask if you know anyone else who can be a preceptor or if you would be able to help? I'm sorry for some reason I can't send private messages so I have to respond to comments on other people's posts. 

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Specializes in Health Informatics.

Hi,

I am looking for a preceptor. I am an MS-Health Informatics student at Grand Canyon University and am required to complete a virtual or onsite practicum of 150 hours.

My last class of the program is now on hold due to not having a preceptor. I currently live in Houston, Texas and I do not mind a preceptorship done remotely. 
 I am reaching out to see if anyone can be of assistance in securing a preceptor with the following qualifications:

1-Holds an unencumbered and current nursing license.
2-Must hold a master's degree in Nursing.
3-Minimum of 2 years of current work experience in informatics.
4-Minimum of 3 months at current employer.
5-Able to provide an educational experience that will help meet overall practicum objectives and personal learning objectives

 Please, if anyone is interested or you know of a possible preceptor with the above qualifications, I would be grateful to speak with them and answer any questions they may have surrounding the virtual practicum contingency plan implemented by GCU. Any assistance provided will be much appreciated, thanks again!
My email is [email protected]. Thank you

 

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Hello 

Is anyone available to assist a fellow nurse looking for a preceptor for the WGU informatics program. I'm finishing up my last two classes in WGU's MSN degree in nursing informatics. I am in Florida and am willing to pay anyone for their time and commitment to assist me. There are no mandatory practicum hours, all preceptorship tasks are completed virtually only, and students are not required to report to any physical designated place unless mutually agreed upon in advance. The preceptorship serves as a guide and a resource for the student to consult when they have inquiries concerning the assignment they need to complete. It is a mock project only and the preceptors are just their to guide. Keep in mind that the preceptors do not have to be informatics nurses, the only requirement is that they have to hold a MSN and have worked in an EMR previously. Thanks in advance for whatever help anyone can offer in helping to locate a preceptor. If available I can be reached at [email protected]. 

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hello, @Golden_RN

I live in Cali and I will like to inquire if  you will like and be available to be my preceptor (November 2024).

I am looking for a preceptor. I am an MS-Health Informatics student at Grand Canyon University and am required to complete a virtual or onsite practicum of 150 hours.

 I currently live in Sacramento California,  and I do not mind a preceptorship done remotely. 
 I am reaching out to see if anyone can be of assistance in securing a preceptor with the following qualifications:

1-Holds an unencumbered and current nursing license.
2-Must hold a master's degree in Nursing.
3-Minimum of 2 years of current work experience in informatics.
4-Minimum of 3 months at current employer.
5-Able to provide an educational experience that will help meet overall practicum objectives and personal learning objectives

 Please, if anyone is interested or you know of a possible preceptor with the above qualifications, I would be grateful to speak with them and answer any questions they may have surrounding the virtual practicum contingency plan implemented by GCU. Any assistance provided will be much appreciated, thanks again!
My email is [email protected]

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I am currently student MSN informatics at Grand Canyon University,searching for a preceptor, I live in Minnesota,anyone who is willing to help?I will highly appreciate.reach me on my [email protected]

 

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Hi @Golden_RN

I am located in Southern California and do need a preceptor. I am in a rush to get the process started. Please contact me if you are available please!

[email protected]

 

Thank you so much!

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I'm going to add to the list. I am in California, looking for a preceptor. I am early on but pacing quickly through the courses. Looking for basically anywhere honestly. I live in Bakersfield, willing to travel. Thank you to anyone who might be willing. [email protected] 

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I live in Maryland and I will like to inquire if anyone will like and be available to be my preceptor (November 2024).

I am looking for a preceptor. I am an MS-Health Informatics student at Grand Canyon University and am required to complete a virtual or onsite practicum of 150 hours.

 I currently live in Silver Spring, MD,  and I do not mind a preceptorship done remotely. 
 I am reaching out to see if anyone can be of assistance in securing a preceptor with the following qualifications:

  • Must hold a master's degree in Healthcare Informatics, Bioinformatics, Public Health Informatics, HIM, Information Technology, Nursing Informatics or graduate degree in a related discipline.
  • Provide opportunities to work with other informatics and HIM professionals as appropriate to augment the practicum experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years current work experience in informatics, IT or HIM. This can be within a hospital or clinic setting.
  • Minimum of 3 months at current employer.
  • Able to provide an educational experience that will help meet overall practicum objective and personal learning objectives
  • Preceptor willingness and time available to mentor students learning by serving as a resource during the practicum time.
  • Preceptor is experientially and academically prepared
  • Preceptors cannot be relatives, personal friends, direct supervisor or a current GCU student
  • Preceptor can work at student's place of employment but cannot work in the same department as the student.

Please, if anyone is interested or you know of a possible preceptor with the above qualifications, I would be grateful to speak with them and answer any questions they may have surrounding the virtual practicum contingency plan implemented by GCU. Any assistance provided will be much appreciated, thanks again!

My email is [email protected]! (Look at page 61 of the attached guide for more information) Graduate Field Experience Manual.pdf.

 

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