McMaster University | Resource Centre for Preceptors and Employers, Nurse Practitioner Education

Apply Online as a Clinical Site

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* Name of Organization
* Type of Organization:
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Select the closest University to your site:
 
* University
 
* Brief Description of the Service:
mostly wellness care
mostly wellness care, some management of acute and chronic illness
an equal distribution between wellness care and management of acute and chronic illness
mostly management of episodic and chronic cases
mostly comple chronic health care
* Patient Population (check all that apply):
Across the lifespan Adolescence
Men Geriatric
Women Pregnant
Pediatric Other
What level of learner’s expertise is appropriate for your agency?:
Novice

- may or may not have a basic understanding of the NP role
- needs some assistance with history and physical examination
- requires one-to-one preceptor support in managing patient care
- acquiring knowledge of practice guidelines and standards
- possibly overwhelmed by most clinical situations

Advanced Beginner

- has a basic understanding of the NP role
- needs assistance identifying gaps in history and physical examination
- requires preceptor support for increasing confidence, enhancing communication, validating patient care decisions and identifying strategies for role development
- relies on practice guidelines and standards but needs assistance to see the broader picture
- may become frustrated  and concerned about their ability to do the role

Competent

- exploring strategies for integration of the NP role into an agency
- needs experiential learning for further development of clinical expertise
- requires preceptor support for organizing care, becoming a team member and managing patient trajectories
- relies on practice guidelines and is more efficient at taking into consideration patient preference, resources and clinical expertise into decisions
- may feel anxious with increasing accountability

Request Box:
The information provided in this section will be sent to the program liaison in your region. A program liaison will contact you for further information on becoming a clinical site. Please provide information on the number of learners your agency can accommodate.
Types of Learner
Novice
Advanced Beginner
Competent