MSN Preceptor Course

As we strive for excellence in education at IUSON, our accrediting organization, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education requires that all preceptors receive information and guidance for the preceptor role. IUSON has developed the "Graduate Preceptor Orientation Toolkit" in IU’s learning management system, Canvas. It is a valuable resource for you and includes information on the MSN courses, policies, preceptor and student responsibilities, clinical communication vignettes, and Medatrax instructions for verification of hours. You can earn two free continuing education (CE) hours for the completion of this brief, one-time orientation course. This information is readily available to you for future reference in Canvas after completion.

Launch Date: 1/3/2024

Expiration Date: 1/3/2027

1. Reference IUSON policies and procedures regarding student clinical experiences.
2. Summarize preceptor, student, and faculty roles and responsibilities.
3. Identify strategies to strengthen student learning and engagement.
4. Describe best practices for specific clinical experiences and interactions between preceptors and students in a variety of settings.
5. Evaluate student performance objectively utilizing expected specialty competencies.

How to access the modules:

This course content is provided through our online learning platform, Canvas. If you already have an IU Canvas account, please click on this link https://iu.instructure.com/enroll/3Y64G8  to auto-enroll in the course. However, if you do not already have an IU Canvas account, you will be required to create a guest account to access and complete the course material. Here are the instructions on how to create a Canvas guest account:

• Go to canvas.iu.edu
• If you do not already have a guest account, please create one. There will be an option to do so under the login button.
• When you’ve finished creating the account, login to it to activate it.
• Then, use this link https://iu.instructure.com/enroll/3Y64G8 to auto-enroll in this course.

How to obtain continuing education credits after viewing the webinar: 

1. Sign in or create a new account by clicking "Sign In" in top left corner. *If you previously participated in a CME activity accredited by IU but do not know your password, please enter your email address and click on the 'Forget Your Password' button. Your password will be emailed to you. Once logged in, click on Register tile, to register for the course.
2. Click the Tests tile and Auto Enroll in the course to view the Modules.
3. After completing the module, click the Tests tile to attest to completing the activity.
4. Click the MyCME button and click the Evaluations and Certificates tile. 
5. Choose the Type of Credit, complete the CME Evaluation, and click Submit.
6. On the Evaluations and Certificates page, click Download Certificate.

References:

AONL nurse leader Core Competencies. AONL. (2022). https://www.aonl.org/resources/nurse-leader-competencies
CNS competencies: NACNS?:: National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. NACNS. (2022, May 26). https://nacns.org/resources/practice-and-cns-role/cns-competencies/
IU Indianapolis. IU School of Nursing. (n.d.). https://nursing.iu.edu/indianapolis/index.html
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties - NONPF. (2013). https://www.nonpf.org/general/custom.asp?page=14
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. (n.d.). Preceptor Portal. https://www.nonpf.org/general/custom.asp?page=preceptorportal_main
NLN Home. National League for Nursing. (n.d.). https://www.nln.org/
Patterson, K., Grenny, J., Switzler, A., & McMillan, R. (2012). Crucial conversations: Tools for talking when the stakes are high. McGraw-Hill.
Welcome to Medatrax!. Medatrax, Inc. (n.d.). https://np.medatrax.com/

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please contact the IUSM CME office at 317-274-0104 or [email protected]. One week advance notice will allow us to provide seamless access. Please ensure to specify the accommodations you need in order to participate.

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Indiana University School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.