Educational institutions rely on preceptors, practicing professionals in the clinic setting, to provide an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and skills in the field. They are a vital part of the education of future health care practitioners and their role is complex. They must utilize skills in teaching, mentoring, supporting, assessing, and evaluating.
Preceptors for Midwifery Clinical Education: A Call to Action in This Unprecedented Time
Read our October 2020 Call to ActionThis web page has been designed for preceptors of midwifery and nurse practitioner students. A team of faculty from several graduate midwifery and advanced practice nurse programs collaborated to create this page with tools and training for preceptors in the clinic setting. Its purpose is to provide practical ideas and training to assist preceptors in their role.
Qualities of an Effective Preceptor
Clinical Placement Responsibilities
Getting StartedThis web page has been approved for preceptors by the Directors of Midwifery Education (DOME) in 2011.
Developing Preceptor Skills
Special Situations
Preceptor Resources
The files and videos in this web site have been collected and created by Aggie Hoeger, CNM, DNP from the Frontier Nursing University and Judy Lazarus, CNM, MSN, from The University of Washington. Feel free to contact us with questions or comments.
Aggie Hoeger
Judy Lazarus
