Preceptor Basics Online CNE Nursing Course
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 CNE course is designed for RNs, LPNs, and other healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Define common terminology used in precepting.
- Outline adult learning principles and styles of learning.
- Describe strategies for teaching critical thinking skills.
- List responsibilities of the preceptor.
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.
Introduction to the Preceptor Role |
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 |
This course will be presented via a self-guided online interactive module.
Faculty
Dawn M Nelson, MS, RN, NPD-BC Ashley Proulx, MSN, RN, NPD-BC |
Course Director
Denise Rismeyer, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Nursing Education Specialist-Continuing Nursing Education Program
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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.
Credit Statements
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2.50 ANCC contact hours.
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