Stay connected to the school that started Advanced Practice
Thank you for your interest in becoming a preceptor for our graduate programs at the University of Colorado College of Nursing. The preceptor role provides an exciting opportunity to share your knowledge and educational experiences. You will not only be rewarded with the fulfillment of making a difference for the profession and helping the next generation of clinicians, but also the benefits of being a preceptor. The College of Nursing offers fantastic benefits, such as access to the Anschutz Medical Campus Health Sciences Library (including UpToDate Anywhere & PubMed), and continuing education credits to name a few. The work performed by preceptors in supervising and training graduate nursing students is valued by the College of Nursing and is an integral piece of their education.
We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth such as; improve your clinical, communication, and teaching skills, stay current and up to date as a healthcare professional and researcher, improve your evaluating skills, serve as a role model for your expertise and professionalism, and experience the personal satisfaction of giving back to the healthcare community. You will also receive hours of verification at the end of each semester, for ANCC Re-certification, which you can forward to your employer to be considered for promotion or advancement in your workplace.
Graduate Preceptor Qualifications
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Patrick Luna, MSN, RN, CEN
CU Nursing Senior Instructor of Clinical Teaching