New Award Recognizes Preceptors – Nominations Now Open

Tuesday, Apr 05, 2022

The College of Nursing and Health Innovation Department of Graduate Nursing has launched a new awards program aimed at recognizing and honoring the nursing preceptors that offer their voluntary services to deliver high-quality educational experiences for students. Nursing preceptors are experienced licensed nurse practitioners, physician assistants, MDs, and Dos, social workers, licensed therapists who supervise our nursing students during their clinical rotations. They help translate students’ classroom education into practice.

The new award, “UTA Graduate Preceptor of the Year” will recognize a preceptor of the year in each graduate nursing track that includes precepted clinical experiences (AGACNP, AGPCNP, FNP, NNP, PACNP, PPCNP, PMHNP, MSN education).

“Preceptors are an integral part of the student learning experience in the Graduate Nursing Program. We are grateful to all our preceptors, and this is an opportunity to recognize the outstanding individuals who ensure the success of our students,” said Ann Eckhardt, associate chair of clinical education in CONHI.

Nominations are currently open and will be accepted until June 10, 2022. Students, faculty and staff are able to nominate preceptors for this recognition via the online nomination form. Preceptors will be recognized at a meeting later in the year and awards will be mailed to them.

To qualify for nomination, preceptors must meet the following criteria:

  • Hold an active, unencumbered provider license (NP, PA, DO, MD, LCSW, therapist) in the state in which the precepting experience occurred
  • Have a minimum of 1 year experience in the clinical practice setting role of the clinical program specialty
  • Serve as a UTA Preceptor for at least 2 semesters in the past 2 years
  • The nominee has not received the award in any category in the past 5 years

“Preceptors give their time, knowledge, and expertise to help train the next generation of healthcare providers and educators,” shared Dr. Eckhardt.

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