Shaping the Future of Nursing One Student at a Time

Preceptors are essential to the education and development of future nursing professionals. This dashboard offers a comprehensive overview of the precepting experience, focusing on the goals, benefits and collaborative nature of this critical role for those interested in precepting graduate students at the School of Nursing.

Preceptor Basics

Discover everything you need to know about becoming a preceptor, including the benefits, steps to get started and the impact you can make.

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Clinical Practicum

Find detailed information on clinical learning objectives, roles and responsibilities, initial meeting guidelines, feedback and evaluation processes, and the Typhon system.

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Resources

We offer a variety of resources to help you excel as a preceptor, including training materials, teaching models and self-care tips.

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Graduate Programs

Learn about the different graduate nursing programs available at VCU, and understand the context of your students' education.

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Contacts

Have questions or need assistance? Our team is here to help. Visit our Contacts page to find the right person to assist you.

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Looking for info about precepting undergraduate nursing students? This set of web pages is intended as a resource for graduate student preceptors. For information on undergraduate precepting, contact Sarah Blom, clinical placement specialist, at firebaughsm@vcu.edu.