Contribute to Excellence in Nursing
Behind every nursing student is a skilled preceptor. Preceptors mentor and train future nurses, so that they may better care for our communities. Our goal to make the precepting experience valuable and beneficial to both you and the student, with as little disruption to your clinical flow as possible.
Interested in becoming a preceptor? Please complete the College of Nursing Preceptor Form or email Leslie Minion at Leslie.Minion@nurs.utah.edu.
What is a Preceptor?
- A preceptor is an experienced practitioner who teaches instructs, supervises, and services as a role model for a student or graduate, for a set period of time, in a formalized program
- Preceptors provide valuable teaching and learning experiences and role models safe patient care using evidence-based practice
- Preceptors provide a toolbox of resources and guides new practitioners in adapting to unit culture
Significance of the Preceptor
- Preceptors are often the most significant link in the orientation of new practitioners
- Preceptors play a dual role as both educator and practitioner
- Preceptors build the bridge that takes new graduates from the educational environment to the clinical workforce
- Preceptors may be the first role mode that new practitioners see
The Benefits of Preceptorship
The College of Nursing is able to offer benefits to individuals who contribute substantially to the education and training of our students by extending adjunct faculty status to them. If you are interested in applying to be an adjunct faculty member, please contact: Dr. Lauri Linder (lauri.linder@nurs.utah.edu).
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University Identification Card
Adjunct faculty members receive a University Network Identification Number (UNID) and may obtain a University identification card at the UCard Office located in the A. Ray Olpin Student Union Building (Room #225) or in the School of Medicine (Level A, Room #AC143C).
For more information, please contact the UCard office at 801-581-CARD (2273) or visit their webpage at http://www.ucard.utah.edu.
Adjunct faculty may take advantage of the following resources with a valid UCard:
Free Entry into the Natural History Museum of Utah
- Adjunct faculty members receive free entry into the Natural History Museum of Utah with their valid UCard. Free entry does not include family members or guests. Please present your UCard at the ticket office. For more information, please contact the NHMU at 801-581-6927 or visit their webpage at www.nhmu.utah.edu.
20% Discount into Red Butte Gardens
- Adjunct faculty members receive a 20% discount on admission into Red Butte Gardens. Discount entry does not include family members or guests. Please present your UCard at the ticket office. For more information, please contact Red Butte Gardens at 801-585-0556 or visit their webpage at www.redbuttegarden.org.
10% Discount at the University Campus Store, Health Sciences Store, and Utah Red Zone Stores
- Adjunct faculty members are eligible for a 10% discount on all items except textbooks (new or used), computers, and electronics. A valid UCard must be presented at the time of purchase. For more information, please contact the Campus Store at 801-581-6326, the Health Sciences Store at 801-581-8049, or visit their webpages at www.campusstore.utah.edu/utah/home.aspx and www.uredzone.com/home.aspx.
10% Discount at Select Performing Arts Performances at University Venues
- Adjunct faculty members receive a 10% discount on select performances at Kingsbury Hall, Libby Gardner Hall, Babcock Theater, Studio 115, and the Marriott Center for Dance. For more information, please contact the Kingsbury Hall ticket office at 801-581-7100 or visit their webpage at www.kingsburyhall.utah.edu.
Discount Tickets and Passes
- Adjunct faculty members may purchase discounted passes and tickets from the University Hospital Gift Shop and A. Ray Olpin Student Union Building. Discounted passes and tickets include local ski resorts, movie theaters, and entertainment and theme park venues. For more information on venues and prices, please contact the University Hospital Gift Shop at 8015873527 or the A. Ray Olpin Student Union Building front desk at 801-581-5888, or visit their website www.union.utah.edu.
University Electronic Resources
Adjunct faculty may use the following resources with a valid UNID:
University Email Address
Adjunct faculty members are eligible for a free University of Utah email (UMail) account. Upon appointment, faculty members will be issued a UNID number and a PIN number assigned to their UNID. Please contact your department administrator to obtain the UNID and PIN.
Troubleshooting for University Electronic Resources
Adjunct faculty members may find information and request support for University IT services at www.it.utah.edu/help.
Remote Access to the University Electronic Network
Adjunct faculty members can connect to the University’s electronic network at off-campus locations at any time via remote access. To set up remote access, please visit http://remote.med.utah.edu and click on “Web Interface.” Please ensure your pop-up blocker is turned off. For more information and/or troubleshooting, please contact the ITS Service Desk at 801-587- 6000.
Remote Software Access
Adjunct faculty members may remotely access over 100 software applications from any supported computer or device, on or off campus from the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Remote Software Access pilot project. For more information and for a list of available software, please contact the J. Willard Marriott Library at 801-581-6273 or visit their webpage at www.lib.utah.edu/services/labs/remote-software.
Electronic Resources Online Tutorials and Consultation and Training Services
Adjunct faculty members may access online tutorials offered by the Eccles Health Sciences Library on a variety of topics. Consultation or training is available in person, over the phone, via email, or online. For more information and a list of consultation or training topics, please visit their webpage https://library.med.utah.edu/ed/eduservices/?WT.svl=navbarEdSvc.
University Libraries
Adjunct faculty members may access all University of Utah libraries, including the University’s collection of online journals and books, research databases, and digital library. Adjunct faculty members may request library book and material delivery from one University library to another for pick-up or directly to a main campus office. For more information, please contact the J. Willard Marriott Library at 801-581-6273, the Health Sciences Library at 801-581-5534, or visit their webpages at www.lib.utah.edu/services/faculty-center.php and https://library.med.utah.edu.
Additional Certification and Training Opportunities
Human Resources Training
The Human Resources Training and Development Department offers professional learning opportunities for adjunct faculty members. For a complete list of training resources and for more information, please contact Human Resources at 801-581-2169 or visit their webpage at www.hr.utah.edu/training.
Development Certificate Programs
Adjunct faculty members can participate in the Business Essentials, Director Essentials, Management Essentials, and Professional Development Certificate Programs offered by University of Utah Human Resources. For more information about the certificate programs and for a list of courses, please contact Human Resources at 801-581-2169 or visit their webpage at www.hr.utah.edu/training/certificates.php.
Research Administration Training Series (R.A.T.S.)
Adjunct faculty members are eligible* to attend Research Administration Training Series seminars, lectures, and trainings. Opportunities include seminars concerning Good Clinical Practices, Financial Management in Clinical Research, Leadership, Teamwork and Motivation, and many others. For a complete list of R.A.T.S. courses, please visit their webpage at www.education.research.utah.edu.
*To ensure you are not charged the registration fee, search for your name in the Campus (PeopleSoft) Directory at www.people.utah.edu/uWho/basic.hml. If your name is not in the system, please contact your department and ask them to enter it into the system before registering.
Additional University Campus Benefits
University of Utah Faculty Club Membership
Adjunct faculty members may join the University of Utah Faculty Club as associate members. The Faculty Club meets on a monthly basis to mingle and share experiences. For more information about membership and membership fees, please contact the Faculty Club at either 801-581-5203, email maddy.oritt@utah.edu or, visit their webpage, https://facultyclub.utah.edu.
Faculty Center
Adjunct faculty members may use the resources offered in the Faculty Center at the J. Willard Marriott Library. The Center is a one-stop location for getting teaching, learning and research support and includes the Digital Scholarship Lab, Teaching and Learning Technologies (formerly TACC and IMS), and the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE). Faculty Center services include syllabi review, in-class or online class observations, and mid-semester student focus groups.
For more information, please contact the Faculty Center at 801-581-7597 or visit their webpage at http://lib.utah.edu/services/faculty-center.php and http://lib.utah.edu/services/education/instructors.php.
Recreational Facilities
Adjunct faculty members may purchase a campus recreation membership. Membership includes entry into all University of Utah recreational facilities, including the Student Life Center, HPER complex, HPER swimming pools, McCarthy Family track and field, and disc golf course. For more information, please contact Campus Recreation at 801-585-6872 or visit their webpage at http://campusrec.utah.edu.
Parking
Adjunct faculty members are eligible to purchase a U parking permit from Commuter Services. For more information, please contact Commuter Services at 801-581-6412 or visit their webpage at http://commuterservices.utah.edu.
University of Utah Credit Union
Adjunct faculty members may become members of the University First Credit Union.
For more information, please contact the Credit Union at 801-481-8800 or visit their webpage at https://www.ucreditu.com.
Precepting Roles
Qualifications for preceptors include:
- Demonstrate skills and competence in areas of expertise.
- Demonstrate leadership and model evidence-based, safe nursing practice standards to ensure patient-centered care
- Support the socialization of students by integrating them into the interprofessional healthcare team, clarifying role expectations, and fostering unit culture acclimatization.
- Promote a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Evaluate clinical skills and progression, document competency, and provide timely, constructive feedback with actionable improvement recommendations.
- Assist student with identification of learning outcomes for the course
- Provide preceptor with appropriate course materials
- Provide preceptor with information and expectations for student performance
- Facilitate student orientation with the agency
- Initiate interactions with preceptors regarding student progress in practicum
- Monitor student progress in achieving learning outcomes and providing ongoing feedback
- Evaluate student’s achievement and progress in relation to practicum learning outcomes with input from the preceptor, student journal, and clinical log (if applicable)
- Make at least one contact to each preceptor/student pair during the practicum. Contact may include but it not limited to telephone consultation, in‐person, or technology‐supported site visits
- Identify and evaluate practicum sites for appropriateness of learning experiences
- Evaluate preceptor(s) at practicum site(s)
- Verify student completion of practicum evaluation forms
- Provide preceptor with the evaluation form at the beginning of the rotation
- Clearly identify learning needs and outcomes with faculty and preceptor
- Maintain professional appearance and behavior throughout practicum experience
- Establish mutually agreeable schedule for the practicum time with the preceptor
- Arrive at practicum prepared to perform in accordance with the assigned course learning outcomes
- Follow all policies and procedures established at the practicum site and the College of Nursing Policy & Progression Manual
- Keep the preceptor informed about learning activities
- Ask assistance with new or unfamiliar procedures/learning activities
- Communicate appropriate learning experiences with faculty and preceptor on a regular basis
- Seek feedback regarding practicum progression
- Maintain accurate records of practicum time and experiences
- Complete the clinical log and/or other required course documents at designated intervals as specified in course syllabus