Thank you for agreeing to be a preceptor for a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice student at Seattle Pacific University.  Your willingness to be a preceptor is greatly appreciated by all the students and faculty. We hope this will be a rewarding experience for both you and the students you work with.

This Preceptor Handbook is designed to provide both the preceptor and the student with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities in this collaborative effort. It includes information about the Graduate Nursing Program, role expectations, and tips for you as a preceptor. 

As a preceptor, you play a key role in not only direct supervision to ensure competent, safe completion of specific skills, but also in guiding the graduate nurse's development within the clinical learning environment to promote self-awareness and critical thinking.

Your support and guidance can prove beneficial for both the graduate student and clinical site and contributes to the next generation of advanced practice nurses and nurse leaders. The Nursing faculty are readily available to graduate students and their preceptors for consultation and assistance. Again, thank you for your support. If you require any further information, please feel free to contact us.