Clinical Preceptor Selection Criteria
All students enrolled in NUR 404 Community and Environmental Health, NUR 408 Nursing with Underserved Populations, or NUR 499 Contemporary Nursing Practice need clinical site and preceptor approval prior to beginning the clinical. You must do this no later than 2 weeks prior to the start of the session you are taking the course.
Below you will find the “Preceptor Selection Criteria” which need to be considered while choosing your clinical preceptor.
All clinical students need to contact Dr. Sue Sterrett, Professor in the Nursing Department, once they have enrolled in a clinical course in order to confirm that they are prepared to enter into a clinical situation. Students not following these processes will not be allowed to continue with clinical courses once the session begins. There will not be any exceptions.
Email Dr. Sterrett at ssterrett@chatham.edu:
- A proposal (1 or 2 paragraphs) defining your practicum plan.
- A list of 3 learning goals.
- The timeline for starting and finishing your clinical experience.
- A copy of your preceptor’s resume.
- A copy of your preceptor’s License.
- A copy of the CV and License should be faxed to (412) 365-2439.
- Please note, if an agency agreement is required this can take 3-6 months so you need to consider this in your decision making.
Upon completion of clinical hours, a post-conference must be held with the preceptor, student, and Dr. Sterrett. A Clinical course requires you meet all these requirements in order to get a course grade. A clinical failure will result in course failure and a need to repeat both the theory and clinical portions of the class.
Dr. Sterrett may be reached by email at ssterrett@chatham.edu or phone at (412) 365-2995. If you have any questions or concerns, please let her know.
