Your journey with us doesn't end at graduation. As a preceptor, you'll guide the next generation of nurse leaders while advancing your career.
Transform from practitioner to mentor while working in your current role. You'll share your expertise, strengthen your leadership skills, and help shape the future of nursing care. Our students bring fresh perspectives and energy to your practice setting, creating a dynamic learning environment.
As a preceptor, you'll:
We value your commitment to education. As a preceptor, you'll receive:
Download the Preceptor and Faculty Expectation Checklist which includes evidence-based suggestions to promote a healthy, ongoing relationship and reduce barriers experienced by the clinical preceptor, NP faculty, or NP student.
We're more than just Colorado's top-ranked nursing school - we're your lifelong partner in healthcare excellence. Our faculty and staff champion your success, whether you're teaching your first student or mentoring your tenth. We support you every step of the way so you never feel alone in your teaching journey. A dedicated faculty member will partner with you throughout the rotation.
We're consistently ranked as Colorado's top nursing college, known for:
Qualified preceptors need:
I love working with students, they’re so eager to learn and become a nurse. I find their motivation so rewarding. They’re so engaged and pay a lot of attention, it’s very admirable. It’s also exciting to see their progress through the program because they learn so much in such a short amount of time.
Michelle Vuong-Obert, BSN, RN
Start your journey to become a CU preceptor today.