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Preceptors: Essential to nurse retention

American Nurse

The learning that occurs when a student or new nurse works with a preceptor can prove pivotal in their professional journey. Preceptors—who educate students, new graduates, and new employees in the clinical environment—continue to demonstrate a positive effect on recruitment, onboarding, and retention. million and $5.8

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BSN Clinical Rotation Guide: What to Expect in Each Specialty

Registered Nursing

Critical Care/ICU Rotation Usually reserved for final semesters, critical care exposes you to high-acuity nursing.

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The impact of belonging

American Nurse

A feeling of belonging—influenced by clinical instructors, preceptors, strategic partnerships, and peers—on the unit might reduce some of these concerns. Preceptors Dedicated preceptors can support student belonging as they help bridge the theory-practice gap, provide meaningful feedback, and support socialization to the profession.

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From Capitol to Clinic – Q1 Nursing Legislation Update

Capitol Beat

131 ) The Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrows (PRECEPT) Nurses Act would set up a 7-year pilot program to provide a $2,000 tax credit for nurse preceptors. Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act ( H.R. PRECEPT Nurses Act ( H.R. Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act ( S.717

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The Path Forward

Penn Nursing

Develop and execute an action plan that promotes innovation in nursing education, both in-residence and online. 2) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PRECEPTORS: Preceptors offer nursing students necessary supervision in clinical settings. Ensure our graduate portfolio prepares students to excel in nursing practice, now and in the future.

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Best Online Family Nurse Practitioner Programs near Kansas City, MO

Registered Nursing

This program emphasizes comprehensive family care, preparing graduates for advanced practice roles with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention across all age groups. The city's combination of affordability, health-sector demand, and strong academic institutions makes it a standout location for advanced nursing study.

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Best Online Faith-Based Online Nurse Practitioner Schools in 2025

Registered Nursing

Students complete over 700 clinical hours with expert preceptors, focusing on critical care, trauma, and hospital medicine. The program emphasizes health promotion, patient assessment, and evidence-based care across a lifespan, with a curriculum that includes 30 semester hours of coursework. Hybrid online and onsite format.