BSNU Clinical Preceptors

Appropriate Preceptors

*Must have earned a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing (BSN,MSN,NP, DNP)

*Must have a minimum of one year of current experience in the field Experience clinical area

*Must hold an active, unencumbered license in the state where the organization is located or hold a multistate license in another state which allows them to practice in that state.

Students must engage in 2 Field Experiences throughout the program in D224 and D225.

D224 Global and Population Health

Preventative & Restorative/Regenerative Care

55 Total Hours

• 20 hours indirect; 35 hours direct

• 10 hours preventative, 10 hours restorative/regenerative, &

remaining 15 hours in either sphere of care

D225 Emerging Professional Practice

Chronic Care Management & Palliative or Hospice Care

45 Total Hours

• All 45 hours direct

• 10 hours chronic care management, 10 hours palliative or

hospice, & remaining 25 hours in either sphere of care

Clinical Preceptors

D224 Preceptors:

The preceptor for the required field experience in D224 Global and Population Health must have 1 year of experience primarily in areas of Wellness, Disease Prevention and Regenerative Restorative Care.

To meet the course competencies the preceptor must have the ability to provide appropriate learning opportunities and provide field experience activities that demonstrate the nurse’s role in improved health care outcomes by identifying Social Determinates of Health and using data to identify health trends to support health and environmental interventions.

D225 Preceptors:

The preceptor for the required field experience in D225 Emerging Professional Practice must have 1 year of experience primarily in areas of Chronic Disease Management and Palliative or Hospice Care.

To meet the course competencies the preceptor must have the ability to provide appropriate learning opportunities and provide field experience activities that support interventions that alleviate suffering, improve quality of life, and empower patients and families who have received life-limiting diagnoses.

You can utilize the same Precpetor for both D224 and D225

as long as they can provide learning opportunities across the 4 spheres of Care

Family members, close family or personal friends, or a student's direct supervisor are NOT allowed to serve as preceptors for the students in D224 and D225.

Students must identify their own Preceptor

· As this is a volunteer (unpaid) position, we do not have a list of Preceptors for students to choose from.

· Working with a self-Identified preceptor ensures that you have a preceptor who is personally invested in your academic success.

· Working with a self-Identified preceptor ensures that the Preceptor will be available at a time and geographic location most suitable to your needs within each Placement.

Below are talking points to provide confidence in expressing the Preceptorship clearly and professionally when networking to secure a Preceptor. Students should find their own style, but use the following information as basic content.

My preceptor must:

Have earned a bachelor's degree of higher and have a minimum of one year of current experience in the field experience clinical area.

My Preceptor must hold an unencumbered license in the state where the organization is located or hold a multistate license in another state which allows them to practice in that state.

My preceptor will orient me to the clinical setting and provide information, contacts, and resources for completing my field experience.
My preceptor will facilitate experiences that immerse me in the provider role.
My preceptor will complete a brief online training module as well as work with my Course Instructors.
My preceptor will verify my hours and provide an evaluation of my field experience.
My preceptors will receive no monetary compensation from me as the student or WGU.

Why: The WGU BSNU program is preparing me to become a primary care provider through required field experiences. These experiences, obtained during the Global and Population Health and Emerging Profession Practice courses, provide me with an opportunity to apply what I have learned during my specialty courses in a real-world setting.

What: These experiences are precepted learning opportunities that will help me develop knowledge, skills, and abilities across the 4 spheres of care - Wellness/Disease Prevention, Regenerative/Restorative Care, Chronic Disease Management, and Palliative or Hospice Care.

When: I am required to complete a minimum of 100 direct and indirect patient care clinical hours distributed across 2 Field Experience courses in the final term of my nursing program.

D224 Global and Population Health - minimum of *55 hrs.

*20 Indirect hours/35 direct precepted hours

D225 Emerging Professional Practice - minimum of 45 hrs.

How: The program prepares graduates to distinguish between global, public, and population health for improved health outcomes. Identify social determinants of health (SDOH) and interventions for equitable healthcare improvements. The learner explains inter-professional interventions that alleviate suffering, improve quality of life, and empower patients and families who have received life-limiting diagnoses.

Tips for Identifying a Potential Preceptor

Networking with personal and professional contacts

Connecting with people and professionals in your circle is a great way to secure your placement with someone who is invested in your success.

Approaching potential sites in person

Meeting face-to-face with potential sites and presenting a copy of your resume allows you to make a good first impression.

Cold calling potential sites

Cold calling provides a great opportunity to introduce yourself, discuss your need for placement, and overall goals for your degree

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