Preceptor Portal - FNP Programs

Preceptors

Preceptors are invaluable educational partners with Sacred Heart’s Davis & Henley College of Nursing who help students apply the knowledge and skills gained in their courses and simulation experiences to hands-on care for individuals and their families. Preceptors serve as role models, demonstrating the clinical and professional expertise required for nurses to practice to the full extent of their education and training.

Becoming a Preceptor

Thank you for your interest in serving as a preceptor for our family nurse practitioner students. As our program continues to grow, we are always seeking qualified preceptors to partner with us. We have students located all over the country, with particular need for preceptors in Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. At this time, students are not able to complete FNP clinical hours in the state of New York.

Complete our brief inquiry form if you are interested in precepting for us and we will contact you shortly.

Preceptor Inquiry Form

I have always had a pleasant experience working with SHU students. The excitement to learn is paramount to the future of healthcare and my students all exhibit this excitement. ~Louis E. D'Onofrio Jr., DNP, MSN, FNP-C, PCCN, named APRN of the Year (2022) by CT APRN Society

Why Precept?

  • Rewarding and engaging opportunity to give back to the profession
  • Affiliate title (per credential review and approval of the Dean)
  • Classroom teaching opportunities with an honorarium
  • Clinical hours for recertification available to RNs, APRNs and CNLs
  • Free DHCON CE Offerings
  • Benefits of Precepting Specific to Nurse Practitioner Certification Renewal:
    • ANCC: Category 5 Preceptor Hours: 120 hours as a preceptor (1/2 of renewal requirements)
    • ANPP: A maximum of 125 preceptor hours may replace 25 non-pharmacological CE credits.
      Continuing Education - AANPCB (aanpcert.org)
  • Monetary stipends are available.
  • Sacred Heart University ID Card* allows access to all benefits connected with the card such as: 
    • Reduced employee ticket pricing for shows, concerts and sporting events
    • Access to SHU Fit Health & Wellness Center
    • Access to Sacred Heart University Library resources and databases availability

*ID Card needs to be picked up in person at SHU to receive card benefits

Preceptor Requirements

  • Willingness to share your professional clinical expertise with our family nurse practitioner students
  • MD, DO, PA or APRN licensed in your state of practice (board certification required for physicians and APRNs)
  • Minimum of one year of clinical experience providing primary care of adults, women, or pediatrics
  • Copy of CV, license and board certification
  • The support of your practice/employer
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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Sacred Heart University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20001, 202-887-6791.

Role of Preceptor as Clinician & Educator

  • Direct overall goals and objectives for the practicum experience based on student outcome objectives provided by the student and/or faculty
  • Provide students with opportunities to apply and advance their ability in health assessment, maintenance and education and assisting with the care management of selected clients
  • Utilize appropriate teaching methods to help the student meet the course objectives 
  • Serve as a resource for the student at the clinical site
  • Provide validation for health assessment findings and clinical decision-making
  • Assist with the evaluation of the student and share information with student and faculty

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