Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 410 - RULES OF GEORGIA BOARD OF NURSING
Chapter 410-8 - REGISTERED NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Rule 410-8-.06 - Learning Activities with Preceptors

(1) Learning activities with preceptors may be included in a curriculum on a limited basis.

(2) The student shall be enrolled in the course in which the learning activities with preceptors occur and shall not be compensated by the practice setting during this time.

(3) The process of selection, approval, and role development of preceptors shall be documented.

(4) The preceptor shall be currently licensed as a registered nurse and authorized as an advanced practice nurse (if applicable) according to the Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act or the statute in the state/country in which the practice setting is located.

(5) The preceptor for a registered nurse student may be a non-nurse provided that the designated faculty member serves as the co-preceptor.

(6) The preceptor shall be educated at preferably the same or higher level as the student and have at least one year of work experience in the practice setting in which the learning activity occurs.

(7) The preceptor shall have the education and/or expertise to enable the learning goals of the student.

(8) The preceptor shall be selected collaboratively by the designated faculty member and the registered nurse responsible for nursing care in the practice setting.

(9) The preceptor shall interact with no more than two (2) students at any given time.

(10) Each student and preceptor shall have a readily available, designated faculty member who is responsible for the learning activities in compliance with Rules 410-8-.04 and 410-8-.05(10),(11).

(11) The designated faculty member shall meet with students and preceptors prior to and throughout the learning activities to clarify roles, learning goals, and the assessments of outcomes.