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Preceptor Recruitment

 

We are recruiting qualified clinical preceptors to share their practice
with a Rush University College of Nursing graduate student.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a Masters Degree in Nursing
  • Certified by ANCC as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner
  • Licensed as an advanced practice psychiatric nurse in the state in which you practice
  • Prescriptive Authority or onsite mental health professional who can supervise this competency

Application Instructions:

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

  • Q. What's in it for me?
  • A. For applicants - who register as potential preceptors
    • Qualified preceptor applicants can apply for Guest Membership with access to all areas of the Aha Center except E-Resources and Networking Center.
    • Advertise your practice as a potential practicum site for Rush University PMH-NP and CNS Graduate Students on our website.
    • Priority status to become a preceptor and a full member when we place a student with you, or you recruit a student into our online program
    • There is no obligation to precept a student, if asked to serve.

  • A. For applicants who become active preceptors:
    • When you become a Rush Preceptor you will:
    • Attain Full Membership:
      • Networking potential with other Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses around the USA through the Aha! Networking Center.
      • Access to Rush Modules for Preceptors Development
      • Access to all Aha! Center Resources including the Rush University Internet Library
    • Earn substantial re-certification hours for actually precepting a student
    • Mentor a Rush Student, who will provide service to your practice.
    • Potential to hire a student who has been mentored by you.

  • Q. How do I recruit a student
  • A. If you know a nurse whom you would like to see become an advanced practice psychiatric nurse, and who would want to do this through a fully accredited online program:
    • Request the potential student to visit the AhaCenter Website at http://ahacenter.net/reception and if still interested, click on "Visitor Registration" on the homepage and then fill out a potential student member application form.
    • Email Dr.Carlson-Sabelli, or call, 312-942-6120 with your name and the potential student's name.