Preceptor Basics Online CNE Nursing Course

Overview

This is a beginner course for nurses new to the preceptor role. Includes common terms, assessing learning styles, giving constructive feedback, competency validation, and strategies for promoting critical thinking.

Target Audience

This course is designed for RNs, LPNs, and other healthcare professionals precepting in all patient care settings.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: 

  • Identify at least five qualities of successful preceptors.
  • Distinguish characteristics of various learning styles of adult learners.
  • Identify barriers to giving and receiving feedback.
  • Describe how to validate competency and document in the orientation record.
  • Outline the importance of establishing goals for each experience.

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.50 ANCC
  • 2.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/03/2025
Course expires: 
03/03/2028
Cost:
$150.00

Program

Section TitleFaculty
Introduction to the Preceptor RoleDawn M. Nelson, MS, RN, NPD-BC
Ashley Proulx, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Adult Learning Principles, Styles of Learning, Generational Characteristics, Teaching Strategies
Preceptor Role Responsibilities
Precepting RNs/LPNs/MAs
Precepting Other Allied Health Roles
Precepting Pre-Licensure Nursing Students

 

Location

This course is self-paced by the learner.

Faculty

Faculty Presenters

Dawn M. Nelson, MS, RN, NPD-BC
Nursing Education Specialist Nursing Education Specialist
Department of Nursing Department of Nursing
Assistant Professor of Nursing Instructor in Nursing
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Ashley Proulx, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Nursing Education Specialist Nursing Education Specialist
Department of Nursing Department of Nursing
Instructor in Nursing Instructor in Nursing
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science
Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ

Course Director

Denise Rismeyer, DNP, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Director, Continuing Nursing Education Program 
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
Department of Nursing 
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Accreditation

Credit Statements 

ANCC 
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2.50 ANCC contact hours.  

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Other Healthcare Professionals 
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations. 

Available Credit

  • 2.50 ANCC
  • 2.50 Attendance

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Price

Cost:
$150.00
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion   

Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.     

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Cancellation and Refund Policy: 

Request for cancellations must be submitted in writing to cne@mayo.edu. 

If the cancellation is made prior to the start of the activity, a refund less an administration fee of $25 will be issued. If the cancellation is made after the start of the activity, no refund will be issued. All refunds will be made using the same method as the original payment. 

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