The Rush University College of Nursing has a clinical placement team. If it any time you need to speak with them, please contact Misha Cadet, MPH at ClinicalPlacementTeam@rush.edu.
You will receive emails from them when all the necessary contracts with the site have been completed.
They are the first contacts for the preceptor and are responsible for:
Each student has an assigned clinical faculty member. The student will provide you with that faculty member’s name and contact information.
The assigned clinical faculty member’s role is to:
A student may not begin their clinical experience until a signed Affiliation Agreement between the preceptor (if private practice) or site exists. The Rush University College of Nursing is responsible for ensuring all parties agree on the details of the Affiliation agreement.
Appointment as a Rush University College of Nursing adjunct faculty member formally recognizes a preceptor who has contributed to the education of our advanced practice students over time as a preceptor or lecturer. Because we highly value the contributions of our preceptors, we encourage them to seek nominations as an adjunct faculty member in one of three departments in the College of Nursing. Submission of a curriculum vitae (CV) is required.
Please contact the chairperson or a faculty member if interested.
Rush University College of Nursing will provide verification of hours of preceptorship. Following each term, we will send a formal “thank you” letter which includes the number of hours that you have precepted. We will also complete the ANCC Preceptorship Form for our NP and CNS preceptors who require this for recertification. Should you need this form, please contact ClinicalPlacementTeam@rush.edu
We are required to provide documentation of current preceptor and faculty credentials to visiting accrediting bodies.
This means that we must have on file and update every year:
* A CV or resume that includes professional and practice experience
* Current certification and licensure
Our clinical coordinator will request this documentation at the time of contract.
If you do not have a CV. Please contact us for a form you can complete and email or fax to us. Contact: ClinicalPlacementTeam@rush.edu
How many hours will I need to precept? How long will it take?
Who provides malpractice insurance?
How are students screened?
Will I have a contact at the Rush University College of Nursing?
What is the specific focus in a semester?
Does the preceptor grade or evaluate the student?