SHAPE THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE
Cleveland State University is seeking qualified individuals to become preceptors and train our online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP) degree students for real-world practice through clinical placement opportunities.
With more than 50 years delivering quality nursing education, Cleveland State University’s online Master of Science in Nursing degree tracks prepare students for certification as FNPs or PMHNP in as few as two years. The master’s degree program in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
PRECEPTOR REQUIREMENTS:
A preceptor must meet the following criteria:
FNP Preceptor - FNP, PA, MD, DO with unencumbered license and certification in specialty (if relevant) as well as 1+ years' experience
PMHNP Preceptor - NP, PA, MD, DO with unencumbered license, certification in specialty (if relevant), prescriptive authority
Preceptors will have the opportunity to guide and oversee onsite clinical training for our FNP and PMHNP students. Students must complete 780 clinical hours during the program, building on their nursing competencies through real-world integration.
CSU students are highly dedicated, bringing diverse backgrounds with bachelor's or master's degrees in nursing, along with commitment to advance excellence in the profession by leveraging their varied experiences and knowledge.
As a preceptor, you'll collaborate with our engaged faculty, sharing your passion to shape tomorrow’s nurses and improve healthcare. Your mentorship will be pivotal in guiding our students as they prepare to transition to nursing roles and provide quality care to their communities.
CSU is committed to delivering quality nursing education with a mission of inspiring innovation and inclusivity, promoting health equity and wellness, and educating with excellence.
It’s our mission to empower lifelong learners who advance excellence in professional nursing.
CLINICAL PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTS ARE FOCUSED WITHIN (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
- Long-term care facilities
- Community health centers
- Outpatient care clinics
- Specialty care clinics
- Urgent care centers
- Primary Care clinic
- Urgent Care
- Community Clinic
- Pediatric practice
- Outpatient and inpatient psychiatric clinics
- Correctional institution
- Substance Abuse clinic.
- And more
BENEFITS OF BEING A PRECEPTOR
- Train the next generation of advanced practice nurses
- Assist students in developing their advanced nursing practice
- Gain valuable leadership and supervision skills to enhance your practice and CV
- Obtain support in your day-to-day activities and tasks
- Reinforce your own expertise while teaching and learning from students
- Use your precepting hours for CEUs toward your APRN credentialing
CONTACT US
Your support of our online MSN students and program is greatly appreciated! If you or someone you know may be interested in providing hands-on instruction as a preceptor for Cleveland State University MSN students, please contact us:
LEAD AS A PRECEPTOR
As a CSU preceptor, you will facilitate the onsite clinical training of aspiring advanced practice nurses, sharing your expertise and guidance as you watch these students develop within a professional setting.
What is a preceptor?
A preceptor is an experienced licensed practitioner who provides professional instruction and supervision during clinical practice and facilitates the application of theory to practice for nursing students.
What are the criteria to become a preceptor?
A preceptor must meet the following criteria:
FNP Preceptor -– FNP, PA, MD, DO with unencumbered license and certification in specialty (if relevant) as well as 1+ years'’ experience
PMHNP Preceptor -– NP, PA, MD, DO with unencumbered license, certification in specialty (if relevant), prescriptive authority
How do preceptors evaluate students?
Preceptors have opportunities to provide immediate feedback as well as a more formal assessment of student performance in the form of evaluations while communicating directly with faculty.
What is the time commitment?
The time commitment varies by program and by rotation.
ONLINE MSN-FNP CURRICULUM SNAPSHOT
The goal of this course is to review the theoretical foundations of the nursing profession and acquaint the graduate nursing student with the concept of population health. Population health, with the concomitant shift in focus from disease management to health promotion and prevention, is a perspective of health care leadership and an evolution from traditional nursing roles as experienced in the last half of the twentieth century. Students will be introduced to the competencies for population health and the scope of a population health practice. (3 credits)
This course provides the opportunity for students to apply theoretical knowledge and psychomotor skills in learning to perform procedures commonly performed in the family practice setting. Emphasis is on the provision of safe and effective advanced practice nursing care to clients in a variety of settings. This course includes laboratory activities. (1 credit)
This course develops the foundation for managing the care of the adult client with acute and chronic illness in primary care and community settings. Included is health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and management of common chronic and acute conditions. Issues of gender, race, and genetics are addressed, with knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology applied in the holistic management of care. (3 credits)
This course focuses on the health of women in the reproductive years, providing knowledge needed for health promotion, illness prevention, diagnosis and management care of women from diverse populations in primary care and community settings. Issues of age, gender, ethnicity and sexuality will be addressed as strategies are explored for the care of well and sick female clients. (3 credits)
This practicum course offers opportunities for students to engage in specific components of advanced nursing practice during self-directed clinical experiences in collaboration with preceptors. Students will apply advanced knowledge of normal anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and psychosocial concepts to advanced nursing care of adult clients and their families.
HOUR REQUIREMENTS: 180 hours over an average of 12-15 weeks. (4 credits)
This practicum course offers opportunities for students to engage in specific components of advanced nursing practice during self-directed clinical experiences in collaboration with preceptors. Students will apply advanced knowledge of normal anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and psychosocial concepts to nursing care of women in the reproductive years.
HOUR REQUIREMENTS: 180 hours over an average of 12-15 weeks. (3 credits)
This practicum course offers opportunities for students to engage in specific components of advanced nursing practice during self-directed clinical experiences in collaboration with preceptors. Students will apply advanced knowledge of normal anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and psychosocial concepts to nursing care of children and adolescents and their families.
HOUR REQUIREMENTS: 180 hours over an average of 12-15 weeks. (3 credits)
This practicum course offers opportunities for students to engage in specific components of advanced nursing practice during self-directed clinical experiences in collaboration with preceptors. Students will apply advanced knowledge of normal anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and psychosocial concepts to nursing care of aging adult and families.
HOUR REQUIREMENTS: 180 hours over an average of 12-15 weeks. (3 credits)
ONLINE MSN-PMHNP CURRICULUM SNAPSHOT
This course builds on the knowledge of advanced health assessment with a focus on clients with co-morbid physical and psychiatric conditions commonly seen in psychiatric/mental health settings. Emphasis is placed on communication, organized health assessments related to identification of co-morbidity and interrelationship of physical and psychiatric conditions. This course includes 30 hours of clinical practice experience activities.
This course builds on advanced pharmacology principles, focusing on developing the scientific knowledge and clinical management skills needed to care for clients with psychiatric/mental illnesses. Course content will include the care of those in diverse populations who have a wide range of psychiatric issues. Appropriate use of psychopharmacology in the care of clients across the lifespan, including elderly, adult, adolescent and children, will be examined. Emphasizing evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, and a holistic approach, students learn prescribing practices that integrate with other interventions in the care of clients with mental health illness.
This course focuses on the psychiatric/mental health status of the adult client in diverse populations. Included is the impact of psychological, sociological and cultural processes upon the mental health of adults and older adults. Specific theories of mental health and psychotherapy for diagnosing and treating acute and chronic mental health issues in these populations will be examined, with ethical, legal and policy considerations impacting the care of the adult with psychiatric/mental illness.
This course focuses on the knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat family members who are facing dysfunctional intra-family behavioral patterns. Using family therapy theories, the students will learn how to promote, improve, and maintain the mental health of family members. The relationship of stress to mental health within the family will be explored, with the impact of stressors on intergenerational family members examined. The influence of cultural norms upon the family will also be explored.
The clinical practicum portion of the course requires the student to function with minimal supervision while working towards autonomous practice as a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. The student will apply knowledge and abilities in psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and ability to provide direct advanced nursing care to adult individuals with psychiatric/mental health needs.
HOUR REQUIREMENTS: 180 hours over an average of 12-15 weeks. (5 credits)
The clinical practicum portion of the course requires the student to function with minimal supervision while working towards autonomous practice as a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. The student will apply knowledge and abilities in psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and ability to provide direct advanced nursing care to families with psychiatric/mental health needs.
HOUR REQUIREMENTS: 180 hours over an average of 12-15 weeks. (4 credits)
The clinical practicum portion of the course requires the student to function with minimal supervision while working towards autonomous practice as a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. The student will apply knowledge and abilities in psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and ability to provide direct advanced nursing care to children and adolescents with psychiatric/mental health needs.
HOUR REQUIREMENTS: 180 hours over an average of 12-15 weeks. (4 credits)
