Welcome to the Preceptor Partnership Portal
Thank you for sharing your expertise and supporting the development of future nursing leaders. Preceptors play an essential role in connecting education with clinical practice. By mentoring nurse practitioner students, preceptors give back to the profession by preparing the next generation of nurses for real-world challenges. This portal brings together orientation information, program-specific guidance, training, recognition, and practical resources to support you throughout the preceptor experience.
Over the course of a semester as a nursing preceptor, you can share your expertise and talents to provide invaluable, hands-on learning opportunities within your practice. Just as others guided you during your training, you’ll have the chance to mentor some of the best and brightest nursing students, eager to learn from engaged, compassionate healthcare professionals.
We rely on preceptors for nursing students to help them develop critical skills such as obtaining subjective and objective data, completing physical exams, and formulating diagnoses. With Duke’s Master of Science in Nursing programs offered online or through distance-based learning, preceptors are needed worldwide in diverse clinical settings.
Benefits of Being a Duke Nursing Preceptor
As a Duke University School of Nursing preceptor, you’ll enjoy numerous benefits, including:
- Faculty recognition: Preceptors in our nurse mentorship program are eligible for nomination as an adjunct, clinical, or consulting faculty member at Duke University School of Nursing.
- Access to resources: School of Nursing preceptors have access to tools such as UpToDate and Duke University Libraries.
- Continuing education: Receive verification of preceptor hours for ANCC, PNCB, and NCC recertification. Many certification agencies also offer continuing education credits for precepting.
- Professional development: As a preceptor for nursing students, you’ll gain access to free events, seminars, and training — some offering CNE and ANCC credit.
- Networking opportunities: Engage with Duke’s talented pool of nursing students, many of whom become future colleagues.
- Discounts: Enjoy AANP group membership discounts. To register as a Master of Science in Nursing preceptor or for more information, contact us via email.
Program Information
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Learning Environment:
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School of Nursing Preceptor Mission:
Duke University School of Nursing is committed to building strong, collaborative partnerships with preceptors who play a vital role in educating the next generation of nurse practitioners. Together, we create exceptional clinical learning experiences that advance excellence in patient care, professional growth, and nursing leadership.
Duke University School of Nursing Preceptor Awards
2026
Acute Care
Jillian Link, PA-C
Primary Care
Christopher Fink, DO
George Raad, MD
2025
Acute Care
Camille Culver, MSN, NNP-BC
Jennifer Powell, DNP, NNP-BC
Primary Care
Bruce T. Peyser, MD, FACP