Continuing Education
Web-based Courses
Being a Preceptor in a School of Nursing
Contact hours: 5.75
Cost: $35
Become familiar with the role of preceptor by working as one, along with with the instructor and students at a school of nursing. This course supports a preceptor model in which the student, instructor, and preceptor work together to help students acquire course competencies. Throughout this course, you will refer to the student's course and its accompanying clinical practicum.
This self-paced course is composed of four modules and a multiple-choice post-test, and is designed to be completed without instructor facilitation or discussion.
You will:
- Describe the responsibilities of the preceptor.
- Describe strategies to assist in learning in a clinical setting.
- Describe characteristics of an adult learner.
- Describe the evaluation process used with students.
Required Computer Skills and Software
You should have basic computing skills including word processing and navigating the Web. For additional information, see the basic computer and software requirements.
How You will be Evaluated
You must complete the post-test with a score of 80 percent or greater, and the course evaluation, to receive the contact hours for the course. The contact hour record will be sent to you at the personal/professional e-mail account that you specify on your registration for this course.
Costs and Fees
Indiana University School of Nursing alumni qualify for a 10 percent discount registration. To receive this discount, contact the Office of Lifelong Learning at (317)274-7779 or by e-mail at censg [at] iupui [dot] edu .
For group and institutional discounts information, contact the Office of Lifelong Learning at (317) 274-7779 or by e-mail at censg [at] iupui [dot] edu.
Only one discount will apply.
You will have 30 days to complete the course. Course access instructions will be sent to you within two business days of receipt of full payment in the Office of Lifelong Learning.
The Indiana University School of Nursing Office of Lifelong Learning is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission of Accreditation.
