Looking for preceptor in Georgia

[Nurse Beth, MSN]

Here are a few ideas:

Reach Out to Local Hospitals or Healthcare Facilities

Ask for the Staff and Development Training Department. Sometimes, an educator is able can connect youpreceptor. 

Some hospitals in the Lawrenceville, GA area include:

• Northside Hospital Gwinnett
• Gwinnett Medical Center (part of Northside Health System)
• St. Joseph's Hospital - Gwinnett
• Piedmont Eastside Medical Center

These hospitals may have programs or could guide how to arrange for a preceptorship.

Georgia Nursing Association (GNA)

The Georgia Nurses Association (GNA) is a good resource for networking, finding job opportunities, and discovering preceptorship programs. They may be able to provide leads on preceptorships.

• Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON)

The Georgia Board of Nursing may have recommendations or lists of employers willing to provide preceptorships. You can contact them directly to ask about whether there are preceptorships available through any partnerships with hospitals or clinics in your area.

Local Staffing Agencies and Nurse Recruiters

Some staffing agencies specialize in working with nurses who need reentry programs or preceptorships. These agencies may assist with finding a clinical site that will accept you for a preceptorship.

Nursing Schools or Universities

Some nursing schools offer preceptorship placements for nurses looking to meet licensing requirements. Reach out to local schools like:

• Georgia Gwinnett College (located in Lawrenceville)
• Emory University School of Nursing

These schools may be able to guide you toward available preceptorships or partner with hospitals and clinics for such programs.

Check with the Georgia Nurse Assistance Program (GNAP)

If there have been challenges with the Georgia Board of Nursing, the Georgia Nurse Assistance Program (GNAP) may help guide you toward programs or employers that work with nurses.

Tips for Finding a Preceptorship

Start by contacting local hospitals directly—nursing education or human resources departments will have up-to-date information on any preceptorship opportunities.

• Utilize LinkedIn and local job boards—sometimes, hospitals or agencies post these opportunities online.
• Be proactive in explaining your situation—if you're transferring or working on reinstatement, let the employer know up front so they understand your specific needs.

Consider specialties—some facilities might be more open to preceptorships in certain departments, such as med-surg, long-term care, or outpatient clinics.

Best wishes,

Nurse Beth