Posttest

1. The progression plan for a student should do all of the following except:

Be tailored to the background and experience of the student
Based on a mutual decision-making process that includes expectations from both the student and preceptor
Follow a pre-designed checklist developed independently by the preceptor in advance of the student rotation
Be flexible to accommodate growing experience and interests

2. The amount of patients that a student should see is based on a combination of the students semester in school, performance level, and the preceptor’s comfort level in allowing the student to see a certain number of patients

True
False

3. Support for preceptors is available through which of the following mechanisms:

The office support staff at the preceptor’s employment
The clinical coordinator or program staff at UNCG
The board of nursing
The preceptor’s own mentors

4. How can preceptors enhance their expertise?

Stay current on medical literature
Stay current on standards of care
Preview the next day’s office visits and attempt to match the student with appropriate patients for their learning experience
All of the above

5. It is expected that a typical day with a student should feel like an intrusion

True
False

6. Which of the following is not an appropriate way to handle a student who lacks confidence in the clinical setting:

Allow them to make mistakes
Let them know that this is a safe place to learn
Be extra hard on them to toughen them up
Give them a voice by having them give you report and talking through scenarios

7. What should a preceptor do if a student is struggling clinically?

Try to match their weaknesses with patient encounters
Suggest resources that might help them with weak areas
Contact nursing school staff and request a site visit or consultation
All of the above

8. Productivity can be maintained on days that you have a student through all of the following means, except:

Mark one of your patient rooms for the student, while you see patients in the other rooms
Set a timer to go off in the student room to ensure they stay on schedule
Communicate and plan with office staff how to modify office flow when students are in clinic
If possible, cut back on office visits by 2-3 patients on days you are precepting

9. A common reason for why individuals choose to serve as preceptors is having a professional obligation to give back.

True
False

10. There are many roles for the nurse practitioner (NP) preceptor.  Of the following choices, what would not be included in the NP preceptor role?  

Serve as a role model for the NP student 
Incorporate evidence-based practice to ensure safe and appropriate patient care outcomes 
Take complete responsibility for the NP student's clinical education and evaluate the student with a final grade in the course
Create a safe environment for the NP student to learn, gain experience, and develop clinical skills

11. What would be a professional trait necessary for being a high quality preceptor?

Hold a doctoral level degree
Be current in knowledge and skills
Have 5 or more years of experience as a NP
Have been the attendee of at least 2 professional clinical conferences

12. Most new practitioner graduates feel very confident in their preparedness for entry into clinical practice.

True
False