Seeking Fall 2020 Pediatric Preceptor

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Specializes in MSN, FNP-BC.

Hello,

As if things weren't difficult before COVID-19, it's tougher now to find preceptors. I am a GWU FNP student and not having any luck after contacting 50+ offices (started before the virus). Does anyone know of any Pediatric NPs/MDs/DOs willing to take a student this August? I live in northern VA, but willing to travel up to 2 hours away in VA and in MD.

Thank you!

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Check out your states NP associations to see if they have list of preceptors. https://www.aanp.org/

Consider joining your professional association to make contacts in your area, annual dues are $55.00: https://www.aanp.org/student-resources

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Good luck!

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See if you have an Area Health Education Center (AHEC) regional office somewhere around you. I called a minimum of one provider/office every day for four months, and finally when I just happened to call an AHEC office (because I was calling anybody and everybody), they have been incredibly helpful, and landed my pediatric preceptor easily.

https://www.nationalahec.org/

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I thought the CCNE passed a law that schools are required to provide clinical sites to students?

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Specializes in MSN, FNP-BC.

Hello,

I appreciate all the advice. I joined organizations months ago.

On 5/1/2020 at 9:46 AM, Rebelution said:

See if you have an Area Health Education Center (AHEC) regional office somewhere around you. I called a minimum of one provider/office every day for four months, and finally when I just happened to call an AHEC office (because I was calling anybody and everybody), they have been incredibly helpful, and landed my pediatric preceptor easily.

https://www.nationalahec.org/

I didn't know about the above. Thank you for the information, Rebelution!

I believe the CCNE did pass the standard, but it is unenforced(?). My program tries to assist students, but the burden is on us to find preceptors.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.
On 5/1/2020 at 9:46 AM, Rebelution said:

See if you have an Area Health Education Center (AHEC) regional office somewhere around you. I called a minimum of one provider/office every day for four months, and finally when I just happened to call an AHEC office (because I was calling anybody and everybody), they have been incredibly helpful, and landed my pediatric preceptor easily.

https://www.nationalahec.org/

Thanks for the info about Area Health Education Center (AHEC) --- unaware of this organization, now in my master file healthcare orgs!!

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Specializes in Pediatric.

Did you find a preceptor yet?

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Specializes in MSN, FNP-BC.
10 hours ago, drape said:

Did you find a preceptor yet?

It is tough out there. I gave in and found a preceptor through an agency. They charge $$$ and it hurts to pay, but I am not willing to push my graduation a semester in order to find someone who is willing to precept for free. I will just work extra shifts at work to make up the cost. I hope others have better luck than me.

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Specializes in Pediatric.

WOW!! thank you for the update, I am in the same boat. I guess I would also use the agency I found.

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