Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 20 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
Division 2200 - State Board of Nursing
Chapter 3 - Minimum Standards for Approved Programs of Practical Nursing
Section 20 CSR 2200-3.085 - Preceptors
Universal Citation: 20 MO Code of State Regs 2200-3.085
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024
PURPOSE: This amendment clarifies utilization of clinical preceptors.
(1) Preceptors may be used as role models, mentors, and supervisors of students in practical nursing programs.
(A) Preceptors do
not replace faculty in the education of the student but serve to assist faculty
and the student in achieving designated objectives of a nursing
course.
(B) Preceptors shall not be
utilized in fundamentals of nursing or introductory nursing courses.
(C) Preceptors shall supervise no more than
two (2) students during any given shift. Supervision by a preceptor means that
the preceptor is present and available to the student(s) in the clinical
setting.
(2) Each nursing program shall have written policies for the use of preceptors which incorporate the criteria listed in this rule.
(3) Responsibilities of preceptors shall include:
(A) Possess current license to
practice as a registered professional or licensed practical nurse with at least
one (1) year experience in the area of clinical specialty for which the
preceptor is used;
(B) Perform the
responsibilities as determined by the nursing program; and
(C) Provide written documentation to faculty
regarding the student's performance in relation to meeting designated course
objectives.
(4) Responsibilities of the nursing program faculty in regards to utilization of preceptors shall include:
(A) Select the
preceptor in collaboration with the clinical site;
(B) Provide the preceptor with information as
to the duties, roles, and responsibilities of the faculty, the student, and the
preceptor including the communication processes;
(C) Provide the preceptor a copy of the
objectives of the course in which the student is enrolled and directions for
assisting the student to meet objectives specific to the clinical
experience;
(D) Assume
responsibility for each student's final evaluation and the assigning of a
performance rating or grade;
(E) Be
readily available to students and clinical preceptors during clinical learning
experiences; and
(F) Periodic
meetings with the clinical preceptors and student(s) for the purpose of
monitoring and evaluating learning experiences.
*Original authority: 335.036, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1985, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2011 and 335.071, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1999.
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