A checklist for faculty and preceptor to enhance the nurse practitioner student clinical experience

The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners collaborated to develop a document outlining expectations when establishing clinical experiences for nurse practitioner (NP) students. A literature review explored the beliefs of clinical preceptors and NP faculty in relation to the process of the establishment and completion of successful clinical experiences. From the literature, the development of two guidance checklists addressed the expectations and responsibilities of the NP faculty and clinical preceptor during the clinical placement process. In light of challenges to secure clinical sites for NP students, it is imperative that the clinical placement process is standardized and the communicative pathway between the NP faculty and clinical preceptor improved.