Tag: Preceptors
Preceptors’ Pointers: When is a Midwife Ready to be a Preceptor?
Q: When is a new midwife ready to be a good preceptor? How
much experience should she or he have?
A: In my first job as a new graduate, I was permitted to practice on my
own for six months and subsequently expected to have a midwifery
student...
Preceptors’ Pointers: How to be a Culturally Sensitive Preceptor.
Q: I’ll soon be precepting a student who is very different from
me culturally. How do I establish a relationship with her that is
culturally sensitive and minimize the potential for conflicts or
misunderstandings?
A: I would meet with her prior to beginning the preceptorship and
ask her if...
Preceptors’ Pointers: Will Precepting Affect My Clinic Productivity?
Q: I’m thinking about precepting a midwifery student. The catch is
that I’m worried that precepting will slow me down and negatively
affect my clinic productivity. Thoughts?
A: This is a common response and can be a challenging issue. At our
site, we are given 2 fewer patients...
Preceptors’ Pointers: Getting Started on the Right Foot
Q: I graduated from my midwifery program 4 years ago and was recently asked to precept a student. What support or guidance should I expect from the program, and are there any best preceptor practices that you can share?
A: The school should provide you...
Region IV Spring Update: Making an Impact on Students and Careers
Region IV had an active winter season. We held retreats, dinners coupled with CEU events, and affiliate meetings. We gathered information in preparation for the ACNM Annual Meeting & Exhibition when we will recognize Clinical Stars and honor those who have been in midwifery...