Graduate Programs- Preceptor Information and Orientation
Welcome Preceptors! This site has been prepared to help orient you to the role of clincal precepting for Wichita State University School of Nursing, Graduate Programs. Thank you for the generous service you provide for our students. You are our most valuable resource. Please take a moment to complete or update the Preceptor Credentials form and review our Preceptor Statement, May 2009 . You mail return your Preceptor Credentials form to: WSU School of Nursing, Graduate Programs, 1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita KS 67260-0041.
The Wichita State University School of Nursing, Graduate Programs, offers both Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) options for graduate study in nursing.
The graduate-level Clinical Nurse Specialist specialization prepare registered nurses for advanced roles in clinical, educational, and research settings. CNSs serve as resources and role models to other nurses in patient care and case managment. Most clinical nurse specialists work in specialty areas in hospitals. More opportunities are becoming available in clinics, HMOs, and community agencies. WSU's CNS graduates are educated in their specialty through practicum experiences. They develop theoretical understanding in advanced scientific concepts and technical skills in research methodologies and care management. Graduates are eligible to apply for certification as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitoners (ARNP) from the Kansas State Board of Nursing and for certification from the appropriate national organization.
The graduate-level Nurse Practitioner specializations prepare registered nurses for advanced practice roles. The program focuses on direct patient care experiences in primary and/or tertiary care settings and on development of the knowledge and skills necessary for advanced nursing practice. Nurse practitioners work collaboratively with physicians and other health professionals to provide integrated quality care. Nurse practitioners function according to the rules and regulations for the Nurse Practice Act of the state in which they work. WSU's NP graduates are eligible to apply for certification as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP) from the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
To see a listing of our clinical faculty, please follow this link,
GRADUATE FACULTY DIRECTORY
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The following Preceptor manuals are in PDF form. Please view and download at your convenience.
Clinical Nurse Specialist -Adult Health and Illness
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner