Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 20 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
Division 2200 - State Board of Nursing
Chapter 8 - Minimum Standards for Approved Veteran's Bridge Programs of Practical Nursing
Section 20 CSR 2200-8.085 - Preceptors
Universal Citation: 20 MO Code of State Regs 2200-8.085
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 the 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.
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