Section 172-97-008 - PRECEPTORSThe program may use preceptors in direct supervision of student learning experiences in the clinical agency where the preceptor is employed.
008.01PRECEPTOR GUIDELINES.These guidelines apply when a faculty member has assigned responsibility for direct supervision of student clinical learning experiences to a preceptor, at the preceptor's employing agency, and when the faculty member may not be physically present within the clinical agency or clinical setting.
(A) Preceptor supervision is not appropriate for the beginning student. Clinical preceptors may be used to enhance clinical learning experiences, after a student has received clinical and didactic instruction in all basic areas of nursing or within a course after students have received clinical and didactic instruction in all basic areas for that course or specific learning experience.(B) While learning with the preceptor, the student role expectations must not exceed the level of practice for which the student is being prepared.(C) Direct supervision by a preceptor means that the preceptor is present in the clinical setting and available to the student at all times.(D) Preceptors may be responsible for no more than one student at a time.(E) The responsibility for student learning rests with the faculty member, preceptor and student.(i) The faculty member primarily coordinates the learning experience of the student, provides direction for the preceptor and student, and evaluates the student's achievement of the course objectives.(ii) The preceptor retains his or her nursing staff responsibility for client care while considering the individual student's capabilities in making assignments.(iii) The student must be directed to accept only those responsibilities which the preceptor believes can be safely managed. Students are expected to maintain practice within the safe limits which have previously been taught. Recognizing their own strengths and limitations, students are required to request help and supervision as needed.008.02PRECEPTOR QUALIFICATIONS. Qualifications for a clinical preceptor include: (A) An unencumbered license to practice nursing in the jurisdiction where students are precepted;(B) The educational level of the preceptor must be at or above the level for which the student is being prepared;(C) A minimum 12 months experience in the practice of registered nursing;(D) Competence related to the area of assigned clinical teaching responsibilities; and(E) Designated by manager and peers as a collaborator and leader among nurses.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 97, § 008
Amended effective 8/10/2021