Preceptorship

Welcome Preceptors! This page will help orient you to the role of clinical precepting for the Ascension Via Christi - Wichita State University School of Nursing Graduate Programs. Thank you for the generous service you provide for our students. You are our most valuable resource.

Preceptors are practitioners who assist course responsible faculty and provide direct teaching to students appropriate to the course and program objectives. Preceptors for clinical specializations may include both advanced practice nurses (APRNs) and non-nurse practitioners (usually physicians). Physician Assistants (PA)s can not precept APRN students per KSBN regulations at this time.

Qualification requirements
Documentation of preceptor qualifications is maintained by the Ascension Via Christi - Wichita State University School of Nursing.

• Each preceptor must be credentialed and state licensed to practice in his/her specialization. National certification is highly encouraged, although not required, in Kansas for APRN status.
• Preceptors must have educational preparation and/or extensive practice experience appropriate to his/her supervisory responsibility.
• Newly prepared preceptors must have at least one year of practice experience in the specialization.
• A copy of preceptor curriculum vitae (CV) and signed letter of understanding (LOS) must be kept on file with the Ascension Via Christi - Wichita State University School of Nursing.

Preceptor role at WSU
Orientation to the preceptor role including program requirements, expectations for oversight and evaluation of students, are provided for each specialization.

• Ongoing contact between faculty members and preceptors is expected.
• Student evaluation is the responsibility of the faculty, with input from the preceptor.
• Experiences with preceptors are evaluated by students and faculty to enhance program development and student learning activities.