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Seeking a preceptor

Hello everyone. My name is Ebby and I am looking for a preceptor for the FNP program at UT in Dallas, Tx. I have called several private practices and health centers in search of a preceptor with no success. Does any have any suggestions on how to find a preceptor?

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    Try your local NP organization. The one here in Ohio lists preceptor needs on their website and Facebook pages. Good luck in your search....finding a preceptor should not be the hardest part of NP school....sadly, it often is.

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    Usually presenting yourself to the clinic/potential preceptor is better than just calling.

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    Just a tip from a fellow np student....use Facebook! It sounds crazy but I found a local NP group on FB, sent a request for preceptors via personal message to each of the 101 members, and within 24 hours I have 7 preceptors lined up with several more checking with colleagues to help me out. In the few days following I've received multiple other offers, referrals to Peds/GYNs for those hard to get preceptors, and an entire community of future colleagues supporting me...even invited me to the next meeting and dinner in January! I am absolutely amazed!

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    The north Texas nurse practitioner organization has a website for preceptor. But you have to become a member to view the list. Also Texas nurse practitioner organization has a preceptor section also. Membership to tnp is free for 1 year if you are a np student.

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    Foxyhill21, have you used this before?

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    Thanks, I'm going to give them a try.

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    where is this at?

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    Lemur87, what's the name of the group on Facebook?

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    From the other side of the equation:

    Be very careful with spamming personal private messages via Facebook looking for a preceptor. It is wonderful that the poster got some responses, but many NPs would not appreciate that. In my humble opinion you are much better served being professional and presenting yourself to local providers/offices.

    It really is a shame that schools have gone this route, it is a disservice to the students.

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    From the other side of the equation: Be very careful with spamming personal private messages via Facebook looking for a preceptor. It is wonderful that the poster got some responses but many NPs would not appreciate that. In my humble opinion you are much better served being professional and presenting yourself to local providers/offices. It really is a shame that schools have gone this route, it is a disservice to the students.[/quote']

    Now see my mom, a CNM and ONGYN NP, said if somebody came to her office...she wouldn't have any time for them. She hates the idea of students just showing up when she has patients to see and won't give up time to see the student and thus just saying "no" would be her response just to get the student gone.

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    Now see my mom a CNM and ONGYN NP, said if somebody came to her office...she wouldn't have any time for them. She hates the idea of students just showing up when she has patients to see and won't give up time to see the student and thus just saying "no" would be her response just to get the student gone.[/quote']

    Would she rather people spam her personal Facebook? Or call her house at night?

    If a student comes to our office inquiring the practice manager or office manager will chat with them (provided they have a free few moments) and take their information/request and pass it along to put providers.

    We actually don't take students this way (as we only take students from two established programs), but I will call them and suggest some local offices that do.

    The state NP association is the best way in my opinion. If I didn't have students scheduled I would take one from there first, or one of the RNs at my hospital.

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