Seeking Preceptor

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Hi all, I am seeking a little help. I am in the MSN with an emphasis in public health program at Grand Canyon University and having a problem with obtaining a preceptor for my practicum which is set to start 7/30/2020 thru 11/30/2020. Since COVID-19 is happening, where I live in Los Angeles County, California does not let students into facilities. The school is allowing us a virtual/remote practicum and all practicums should consist of the weekly tasks between preceptors and students:

Weekly teleconferencing between the student and preceptor- to occur 1-2x weekly, the best time for weekly connections can be decided between the student and the preceptor based on other duties and responsibilities.

The person does not have to be in my city or state since it will be via teleconferencing.

I have listed the requirements of the preceptor below:

Public Health Nursing Practicum Preceptor Requirements:

· Holds an unencumbered and current nursing license.

· Must hold a Master's degree in Nursing or Master’s degree in a related public health field (examples can include natural or social sciences, public health, health care administration, health sciences, social work).

· Preceptor is experientially and academically prepared.

Provide opportunities to work with other public health professionals as appropriate to augment the practicum experience. .

Minimum of 2 years current work experience in public/community/population health.

· Minimum of 3 months at current employer (will check this criteria with my counselor since the practicum is virtual).

· Able to provide an educational experience that will help meet overall practicum objective and personal learning objectives.

· Preceptor willingness and time available to precept student learning by serving as a resource during the practicum time.

Someone please help ?

Denise Chapnick BSN, RN, PCCN

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Specializes in Nursing Education, Public Health, Medical Policy.

Did you find a preceptor?

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I did

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Specializes in Geriatrics; Public health nursing.

Hi,

Is your preceptor available to precept another student?

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Specializes in Case Management/Care Coordinator.

Hello, I'm finding myself in the similar situation right now. I reside in Los Angeles and attending Grand Canyon for MSN PHN. Any advise on finding a preceptor or suggestion of one? Appreciate any help! 

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Specializes in Public Health.

Hello, I am in same exact situation right now. I have been trying to find a preceptor and I still haven't found any yet. Can I please get help on finding one too? 

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Hello! How did everything go for you? How did you like the program? Did you do ADN-MSN or BSN-MSN? I am very interested but haven't met a person who has gone there for this specific specialization. Would you happen to know how long the program is for ADN-MSN public health? I may be living overseas when I start I am curious to know if they are still doing virtual practicum. I hope to apply for some scholarships and grants to get me through also. Thank you in advance and congrats! :D

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Specializes in Health informatics.

I am searching also. I live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and am supposed to be starting my practicum July 20th to about November. I am a graduate student for health informatics and need a qualified preceptor with an active RN and 2 years minimum of informatics. If possible, I would prefer to get one somewhere here in the DFW area but will go elsewhere if I have to. I will pay for clinical hours.

Thanks,

Kendrick Williams

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Hi I'm in the same situation. Looking for a preceptor in the NYC area or Long Island. 

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Specializes in RN, PHN.

I'm enrolled in GCU MSN in PHN and looking for a preceptor. How did you get a preceptor? Thank you. I live in Van Nuys, Los Angeles.

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Hello, I am in the same situation. Doing the Master program at GCU with emphasis in Public Health. I am trying since October 2023 to find a preceptor to do practicum and complete the program and still no success. Reading all the comments and the challenges others encounter to find a preceptor have me wondering if we are not recognized or needed in the feild. I am in Covington Georgia. Can someone help me please in finding a preceptor 

Thank you

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