Advanced Preceptor Affiliate
Preceptors play a crucial role in preparing future nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis recognizes long-standing and exceptional preceptors as Advanced Preceptor Affiliates. These dedicated health care providers mentor and guide School of Nursing students in diverse clinical and community settings, offering them real-world learning experiences. UC Davis Health integrates clinical preceptorship with classroom education, preparing students for careers as advanced practice providers.
The School of Nursing welcomes preceptors from urban and rural community settings across California to support physician assistant (PA) and nurse practitioner (NP) students and fellows. Interested preceptors may complete the online Advanced Preceptor Affiliate questionnaire. All clinical sites are evaluated and approved by School of Nursing representatives.
This partnership strengthens community ties and fosters long-term relationships with volunteer preceptors, reinforcing the School of Nursing’s commitment to high-quality clinical education. The appointment provides a valuable opportunity for health care professionals to contribute their expertise in teaching and mentorship on a voluntary basis.
Term
Initial appointment is for three years with reappointment after review of evaluations, license, certification and malpractice history.
Service commitment
Advanced Preceptor Affiliates must commit to precepting for at least one School of Nursing program per academic year. See the Qualifications section for specific requirements.
- Welcome letter, recognition certificate and preceptor pin
- Annual thank you letter with aggregate preceptor evaluation summary
- Invitation to school events
- Access to UC Davis online library journals
- Up-To-Date Access
- Validated parking if on UC Davis Sacramento campus for school-related activities
- Letters of Verification
- Sole preceptor for student
- Valid unencumbered state license as a health care professional
- Current national board certification
- Malpractice insurance
- Completed affiliation agreement for student rotations between UC Davis Health and the employer (clinical agency)
- Completed preceptor application
- Abide by all preceptor requirements as outlined specifically in each program preceptor handbook
| Preceptor Type | Commitment |
| PA Preceptors | 3 five-week student rotations (full-time, 4-5 days per week) |
| DNP-FNP Preceptors | 3 quarters of student rotations (part-time, 2-3 days per week, approx. 165 hours per quarter) |
| APP Fellowship Preceptors | 1 APP fellow (full-time, 4 days per week, per fellowship schedule) |
| UC PMHNP Preceptors | 3 quarters of student rotations (part-time, 2-3 days per week, ranging from 90-165 hours per quarter) |
Interested applicants should complete the online Advanced Preceptor Affiliate questionnaire. You need to provide the following information:
- Contact information
- Clinical agency name and address
- Current national certification or board certification information
Once submitted, a School of Nursing team member will contact you within two weeks. Approval meetings are conducted monthly.
Please email HS-SONClinical@ucdavis.edu with any questions.
