Become a Nurse Preceptor
A Vital Role in Nursing’s Future
Share your clinical experiences as a nurse preceptor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Nursing.
UCF’s College of Nursing seeks to increase its pool of nurse preceptors to mentor, supervise and guide future Knight nurse practitioners in clinical rotations.
Preceptors play a vital role in supporting student success and unleashing potential to positively impact the health of our communities.
You will work with UCF-vetted students that align with your practice. Plus, with many preceptor benefits, you have the opportunity to continue to advance in your career while shaping the future of nursing.
Preceptor Opportunities
UCF’s College of Nursing is seeking Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physicians (MD/DO), and Physician Assistants (PAs) with a master’s degree or higher to join our growing network of preceptors located throughout Central Florida in the following specialties.
- Hospitalists
- Emergency
- Intensive Care
- Women’s Health
- Pediatrics
- Family Practice
- Internal Medicine
- Specialist Clinics
- Urgent Care
Preceptor Responsibilities
- Provide access to patient encounters
- Supervise students and validate clinical findings
- Provide feedback on case presentations
- Collaborate on patient care planning
- Review and co-sign student documentation
- Offer observation opportunities
- Supervise procedures, as appropriate
- Meet regularly to review student progress and learning goals
Why Become a Nurse Preceptor with UCF?
Credit at State Universities
Earn 6 academic credit hours for every 300 precepted hours toward select Florida university coursework.
Access to Faculty Resources
Qualify for a UCF courtesy faculty appointment, gaining access to library resources, online journals and applications.
Credits Toward Re-Certification
Earn continuing education (CE) credits towards
certification renewal.
Exclusive Invitations
Receive invitations to UCF College of Nursing continuing education programs.
Strengthen Skills
Develop teaching and leadership skills, while strengthening your connection to UCF’s College of Nursing.
Matched to Your Practice
Precept only vetted UCF nurse practitioner students, aligned to your practice to ensure an organizational fit.
Precepting is very important to pass on information to the next generation of nurses and spending time educating students also challenges me to become a better nurse practitioner.”
ANN MARIE HUNKAR-HUIE ’99, ARNP
AdventHealth
