BETTY WHITE HEALTH CENTER

Graduate Nursing Program Adult-Gerontology Primary Care DNP Program Residency Preceptor

Preceptor's Guide to the Scholarly Project

The Scholarly Project is the capstone experience for the Primary Care Adult/Gerontology Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program and reflects the synthesis of knowledge in the student's specialty area. Preceptors serve an important role, in partnership with the student and faculty, to guide the development and implementation of the student's Scholarly Project.

Preceptor Expectations

The person agreeing to serve as a preceptor for a student pursuing an Adult/Gerontology DNP Degree agrees to:

  • Provide the student with a resume or curriculum vitae, license, and certification.
  • Meet with the student to provide guidance for the development of the student's Scholarly Project.
  • Facilitate the student's entry into the agency and apprise the student of any special agency requirements.
  • Assist the student to gain appropriate agency approvals to implement the Scholarly Project.
  • Meet with the student to provide guidance during the implementation phase of the Scholarly Project.
  • Approve the student's implementation and completion of the Scholarly Project.
  • Complete the Preceptor Evaluation of the DNP Student
  • Complete the Preceptor Evaluation of the DNP Preceptorship Experience
  • Complete the Preceptor Acknowledgement Form
  • Notify the scholarly project chair of any student problems encountered in the agency.
  • Approve Residency clinical hours.

Agency Expectations

Representatives of the agency/site agree to:

  • Facilitate the student's entry into the agency/site.
  • Apprise the student and scholarly project chair of any special agency requirements.
  • Notify scholarly project chair of any student problems encountered in the agency.
  • Verify with scholarly project chair, student's completion of activities within the agency.

Student Expectations

The student engaged in the Scholarly Project must:

  • Have a current unencumbered license to practice in the state where the Scholarly Project is implemented.
  • Have current CPR certification.
  • Adhere to HIPAA guidelines in all interactions.
  • Practice within the scope of educational experience.
  • Adhere to all agency guidelines.
  • Present a professional appearance/attitude.
  • Complete all IRB and agency requirements.