Verifying with Mennonite College of Nursing that a clinical contract is in place with the clinical site prior to beginning the clinical experience
Being the primary communicator between the clinical preceptor and clinical faculty throughout the clinical experience
Contacting the preceptor to arrange a mutually agreeable clinical schedule
Developing and communicating learning objectives with the preceptor
Observing policies of the agency, including dress code
Adhering to all HIPAA requirements
Conferring with the preceptor/faculty when the experience is not meeting the learning objectives
Completing and discussing with the preceptor a self-evaluation of clinical performance/abilities
Adhering to the standards and scope of professional practice
The preceptor is expected to:
Provide Mennonite College of Nursing with requested information, such as that related to the preceptor’s licensure, practice, and education
Read the preceptor manual and review the information for the course in which the student is currently involved
Orient the student to the clinical site and applicable agency policies
Facilitate an informal, collaborative, and mutually respectful environment in which to learn
Be an expert role model
Provide valuable and evidence-based learning experiences with appropriate client populations
Allow and encourage “hands-on” assessment and care of clients in the clinical setting
Provide ongoing feedback to improve the student’s assessment and management skills
Guide the student to pace the learning experience to meet client population and clinical site needs and student learning needs
Direct the student to resources, such as treatment guidelines
Notify faculty of any concerns about student behavior, clinical skills, and/or student progression, and provide written anecdotal documentation as appropriate
Complete and review with the student a final written evaluation of performance which is then maintained in student’s file at Mennonite College of Nursing
The clinical faculty is responsible for:
Providing their contact information and be available to address professionalism and performance concerns at any time
Communicate with the clinical preceptor regarding student expectations regarding level and clinical progression for the specific clinical rotation
Work with the student to improve any issues with skills or professionalism
Conduct a site visit in-person or virtually to discuss student clinical progress
Ensure program outcomes and expectations are obtained