Preceptor Gift Ideas

barcode120x, RN, NP · Nov 12, 2021

Being a guy, I'm fine with gift cards so I think those should be fine. The few students that I precepted asked a similar question. I refused initially, but I told them if they really want to, I'd be fine with a Starbucks gift card. If you want to go a bit further, maybe ask your preceptors a favorite restaurant or bar they like to go to and get a gift card from there. Or, if you see your preceptor getting a drink or food from a specific shop commonly, that can be a good place to start for a small gift.

SopranoKris, MSN, RN, NP · Nov 24, 2021

I tailored my gifts based on the preceptor. I had one who really liked to go get her lashes & nails done, so I got her a gift certificate to her favorite salon. One of my preceptors refused all gifts, so I bought lunch for his staff. The others, I gave them gift cards to things they liked, mostly restaurants. I always tried to buy lunch or bring snacks for the staff as well. My last hospital rotation, we had 3 separate ICUs and the nurses worked their butts off for my patients. I bought goodies for all 3 units. Spent more than I had intended, but it was worth it. They were very thankful. I also made sure to include a handwritten thank you note in the card I gave my preceptors.

I will definitely always be willing to precept students after the ordeal I had trying to line up preceptors. They teach us so much and don't get paid at all. I think it's a shame. The schools basically make you do your own learning. They should pay the preceptors a nice sum for their time! That's where the REAL learning occurs ?