Why Become a Preceptor?

Serving as a preceptor to University of Miami nursing students offers licensed professionals a rewarding opportunity to mentor the next generation of advanced practice providers.

Preceptors gain the satisfaction of shaping future health care professionals, staying current with best practices, and contributing to the advancement of the nursing profession.  

Preceptors are essential in bridging the gap between academic education and real-world nursing. They help students build competence, confidence, and professional identity, making a lasting impact on the quality and safety of future patient care. 

Partnering with the School of Nursing and Health Studies means investing in excellence — for students, preceptors, and the future of health care. 

Preceptor Incentives 

Preceptor Certificate  

Along with a certificate of completion, preceptors will be provided a completed Preceptor Documentation Form, applicable to the preceptor’s certifying body, which can be used when renewing their certification. 

For renewal of American Association of Nurse Practitioners certification, precepting can be used to replace up to 25 non-pharmacology Continuing Education (CE) credits, with a maximum of 120 preceptor hours replacing 25 non-pharmacology CE credits.

For renewal of American Association of Colleges of Nursing certification, completion of a minimum of 120 hours as a preceptor,  providing direct clinical supervision/ teaching to students in an academic program that is related to the NP's certification serves to meet one of the professional development categories in its entirety.

Annual Preceptor Appreciation Event  

The Annual Preceptor Appreciation Event is a dedicated gathering hosted by the School of Nursing and Health Studies to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions of clinical preceptors. The event is a way to express gratitude for the time, commitment, and impact preceptors have on student learning and professional development. The event also serves to foster a sense of community among preceptors, faculty, and staff by celebrating shared successes. 

Outstanding Preceptor of the Year Award

This award serves as a simple yet meaningful way to celebrate the dedication and expertise of preceptors and clinical instructors who play a vital role in shaping the next generation of advanced practice nurses.

Professional Association Membership  

Individuals who precept a student for a minimum of two semesters within a given academic year are eligible to receive a complimentary membership (or renewal membership) to either the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), fully paid by the School of Nursing and Health Studies, where they can access hundreds of free continuing education (CEU) activities to support their certification renewal requirements. This initiative supports preceptors’ ongoing professional development while recognizing the valuable time, guidance, and clinical expertise they contribute to student education. 

To maintain certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) nurse practitioners must complete 25 hours of pharmacology as a portion of the mandatory 75 contact hours.  American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), nurse practitioners must complete at least 100 contact hours of advanced continuing education every five years, including a minimum of 25 hours in advanced pharmacology. These memberships allow the clinical preceptors to access the CEUs required for certification. 

How to Become a Preceptor  

Once you have confirmed your eligibility to precept, please submit the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies Clinical Preceptor Interest Form, and one of our team members will reach out to you. If you have questions, please email Shannon Farrell, Senior Program Coordinator, at slf176@med.miami.edu.