Welcome to the Regional Clinical Faculty & Preceptor Academy
We help nurses become great teachers! Our academy provides training and support for nursing instructors and mentors working in rural mountain west communities. Working together across six states – Montana, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming – we're building a stronger network of nursing educators.
This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Training options
Clinical scholars workshop
Want to feel confident teaching nursing students? This workshop is for you! You'll gain tools for teaching in clinical settings, better ways to mentor nursing students and skills to guide the next generation of nurses. This workshop welcomes staff nurses, clinical educators, new nursing faculty, and anyone with a BSN or higher who leads clinical rotations. You'll complete a 40-hour workshop held over one week, and it's FREE! We have limited spots available through our grant funding.
How to sign up: Complete our eligibility survey to see if you qualify for free registration.
Preceptor 101 training
New to being a preceptor? This training gives you the basics! You'll develop essential skills for clinical teaching, gain practical tools for working with students, and build confidence in your teaching abilities. This training is open to any clinician interested in becoming a clinical educator. You can choose between five 1-hour virtual sessions (one session per week) OR one-day training (5 hours), and it's completely FREE! Just enter the code REGION8 when registering.
Upcoming dates:
Montana AHEC Preceptor Development Course
Looking for a self-paced option? This course is perfect for busy healthcare providers! You'll learn about the preceptor's role, teaching strategies, and communication skills at your own pace. Open to APRNs, DNPs, DOs, MDs, PAs, and RNs, this 15-hour program fits your schedule. You'll get a free textbook (Mastering Precepting), online videos, discussion boards, instructor guidance, and a $300 completion stipend!
Cost: FREE! (Limited seats available)
How to register: Contact Krista Neu to check seat availability.Questions? We're here to help!
Colorado contacts
Fara Bowler
e: fara.bowler@cuanschutz.edu
p: (303) 724-0281
Krista Neu
e: krista.neu@cuanschutz.edu
p: (303) 724-8867
State contacts
Need help in your area? Reach out to your state liaison:
- Colorado: Fara Bowler (303) 724-0281
- North Dakota: Dani Bohnsack (701) 231-7610
- Montana: Kailyn Mock (406) 994-7709
- Eastern South Dakota: Becka Foerster (605) 688-6135
- Western South Dakota: Leann Lamb (605) 394-6640
- Utah: Rita Osborn
- Wyoming: Veronica Taylor