Preceptors play a vital role in shaping the next generation of advanced practice providers at Loma Linda University School of Nursing. By opening your clinical setting to nurse practitioner students, you help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world patient care. Your mentorship directly strengthens the healthcare workforce and expands access for the communities we serve—advancing LLUSN’s mission of whole person care, compassion, and excellence.

Becoming a preceptor is not only an invaluable service to students; it is also a meaningful investment in your own professional growth. Preceptors gain access to academic resources, strengthen clinical leadership skills, stay current with evidence-based practice, and contribute to the development of future colleagues. Whether you precept once a year or in an ongoing capacity, your impact is immediate, lasting, and deeply appreciated.

Empower the Next Generation of Clinical Leaders

Serving Through Teaching: Preceptors Reflect

Rebecca Alfonzo

MSN, FNP-BC

“Precepting students from Loma Linda University is a truly fulfilling experience that has enabled me to continually strengthen my own knowledge base, while teaching in real time. It has been such a blessing to encourage others as they grow in their professional journey, and an even bigger blessing to see the students succeed in the process."

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Why Should I Precept?

Preceptors bridge the gap between theoretical learning and clinical practice. They guide students in meeting clinical objectives and delivering safe and quality patient care. The nationwide shortage of advanced practice providers is directly impacted by the number of clinical sites and preceptors that are available to universities in order to increase enrollment. By becoming a preceptor, you are not only contributing to your students’ professional development and enhancing your professional portfolio, but you are also helping to bridge the gap between patient and provider access.

Benefits of Precepting Include:

  • Earn CME credit
    • AANP offers 25 non-pharmacology CE credits for 120 preceptor hours.
    • ANCC accepts 120 precepting hours as one category completion.
  • Stay Current with EBP
    • Teaching students helps NPs stay current with evidence-based practice through student questions and insights.
  • Renew Your Passion for Clinical Practice
    • Mentoring students can reduce burnout and reconnect clinicians with purpose.
  • Strengthen Your Curriculum Vitae
    • Shows leadership, expertise, and commitment to educating future providers.
  • Participate on Your Own Terms
    • Flexible involvement based on professional and personal availability.

Preceptor Responsibilities Include:

  • Bridging the gap between theory and practice
  • Orienting students to practice setting, policies, and key personnel
  • Planning clinical assignments based on objectives and learning needs
  • Providing one-to-one supervision until indirect supervision is appropriate
  • Providing weekly feedback
  • Reviewing and co-signing student documentation in clinical records
  • Submitting requested Student Evaluation Form of the practice experience to Clinical Faculty Advisor
  • Serving as a role model
  • Maintaining an open line of communication with the student's advisor

*Disclaimer: above subject to change.

 

Who Can Precept for the Nurse Practitioner Programs at LLU?

Preceptor Requirements:

  • Licensed in California as:
    • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
    • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP)
    • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
    • Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP)
    • Medical Doctor (MD)
    • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Minimum 1 year experience (24+ months preferred)
  • Completion of LLUSN Preceptor Training Module
  • No active disciplinary action during any part of the rotation

Qualities Exhibited by Excellent Preceptors:

  • Enthusiasm for teaching
  • Constructive communication skills
  • Empathy
  • Passion for nursing
  • Leadership ability
  • Ability to foster autonomy

 

Contact Information

Please feel free to contact us with any questions about preceptorship.

APRN Clinical Coordinator – Graduate Nursing Department
Dr. Anthony Lucero, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY | School of Nursing
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (909) 558-8061

School of Nursing – West Hall / Admissions Office
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 909-558-4923

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Preceptor Training Resources

Loma Linda University School of Nursing provides its preceptors with several support mechanisms to enhance both preceptor and student experiences. Below you will find the preceptor training materials recommended to become a preceptor for students as well as other materials beneficial to fostering mentorship. Additionally, program specific details will be provided upon each specific quarter for each specific program.

Preceptor Training Materials

 

Clinical Rotation Requirements

Each nurse practitioner program at Loma Linda University School of Nursing offers students unique learning opportunities in relation to their clinical placement. See each program below to learn more about each program’s clinical placement preferences.

Serving Through Teaching: Preceptors Reflect

Dr. Masih

DNP, APRN, PMHNP

“In psychiatry and addiction medicine, healing is never just clinical. It is deeply human and often spiritual. As a PMHNP preceptor at Loma Linda University, I cherish the moments when students recognize the power of building genuine rapport and learn to help patients feel truly seen, heard, and loved. When students begin integrating spiritual care and compassionate connection into their practice, watching that transformation is one of the greatest rewards of my career.”

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