Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 20, § 2200-3.085
Preceptors
Effective Aug 28, 2006sections 335.036(2), (3), (4), (5) and (6), RSMo Supp. 1997 and 335.071, RSMo 1994.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 200-3.085. Original rule filed Aug. 6, 1998, effective Feb. 28, 1999. Moved to 20 CSR 2200-3.085, effective Aug. 28, 2006State Board of Nursing
PURPOSE: This rule defines the utilization of preceptors.
- (1) Preceptors may be used as role models, mentors and supervisors of students in practical nursing programs. Each preceptor shall be provided a copy of the designated objectives of the course in which the student is enrolled and given directions on how to assist the student in meeting the objectives of the course.
- (2) Preceptors do not replace faculty in the education of the student but serve to assist faculty in achieving the designated objectives of the course. Preceptors are not faculty of the nursing program and do not have to meet the qualifications for faculty set forth in the minimum standards (see 4 CSR 200- 3.060(2)(B)).
- (3) Preceptors are not to be considered when determining the faculty to student ratio.
- (4) Preceptors shall not be utilized in introductory/foundation courses.
(5) Each nursing program when using preceptors shall have written policies for the use of preceptors which includes the following:
- (A) Communications between the school and the preceptor concerning the student;
- (B) The qualifications of the preceptor; and
- (C) The duties, roles and responsibilities of the school, the student and the preceptor.
- (6) The preceptor shall be currently licensed as a practical nurse or registered professional nurse with at least two (2) years experience, one (1) of which must be in the area of clinical specialty for which the preceptor is used.
- (7) The preceptor must be selected by the nursing program in concert with the clinical site.
- (8) The faculty of the nursing program is responsible for the final evaluation and the assignment of performance rating or grade to the student. The preceptor should provide written documentation of the student meeting the designated objectives for consideration.
- (9) Preceptors shall be identified in the annual report by listing the course and the number of preceptors utilized in that course.
AUTHORITY: sections 335.036(2), (3), (4), (5) and (6), RSMo Supp. 1997 and 335.071, RSMo 1994.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 200-3.085. Original rule filed Aug. 6, 1998, effective Feb. 28, 1999. Moved to 20 CSR 2200-3.085, effective Aug. 28, 2006.
*Original authority: 335.036, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1985, 1993, 1995 and 335.071, RSMo 1975; amended 1981.