Shape the next generation
As a USC Nursing preceptor, you have the opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise by mentoring Nurse Practitioner students throughout the semester and providing meaningful learning experiences within your practice. Our students are motivated, engaged, and eager to learn from compassionate, dedicated health care professionals. The college selects outstanding students for its nationally ranked online graduate programs, and your guidance plays a vital role in their success.
Serving as a preceptor is also a meaningful way to give back to the profession that once supported you.
Benefits of a USC preceptor
- Verification of preceptor hours for ANCC or other certification agencies (many certification agencies offer CE credit for precepting).
- SC preceptor tax credit (SC Senate Bill 969).
- Access to potential new USC Nursing educated employees.
- Access to seminars and training (some with CNE and ANCC credit).
- Clinical education support resources.
- Eligibility for nomination to become a Non-Academic Non-Paid Affiliate appointment with the USC Nursing.
Interested in becoming a preceptor? Email Director of Clinical Education and Partnerships, Dr. Lan Nguyen.