Continuing Education for Nurses
Continuing Education for Nurses
Classes Toward Clinical Registered Nurse Preceptor Certificate
Purpose: Obtain the latest evidence-based, bedside teaching skills for you to use to enhance nursing students/new hire nursing practice and patient care. These classes are for RNs who work at clinical sites with nursing students or those who onboard new hires. These classes are also suitable for nurse managers and educators from colleges and community healthcare facilities.
Cost: $146.00 for all 8 weeks
Location: Del Mar College West Campus, HS1 110, 4101 Old Brownsville Road
Online/Learner paced classes are in Canvas and do not require attendance on campus.
| Date/Time | Educational Activity Title | Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2020 Initial Meeting TBD |
Clinical RN Preceptor : Introduction to the Role of the RN Preceptor | Provider Directed | 2.0 |
| July 15, 2020 | Clinical RN Preceptor : Communication Strategies | Learner Paced (Online) | 2.0 |
| July 22, 2020 | Clinical RN Preceptor : Balancing Role with Patient Care | Learner Paced (Online) | 2.0 |
| July 29, 2020 | Clinical RN Preceptor : Caring with Competency to Improve Nursing and Patient Outcomes | Learner Paced (Online) | 2.0 |
| August 3, 2020 | Clinical RN Preceptor : Addressing Barriers of Relationships to Enhance Patient Outcomes | Learner Paced (Online) | 2.0 |
| August 11, 2020 | Clinical RN Preceptor : Selected Updates for Bedside Teaching | Learner Paced (Online) | 2.0 |
| August 26, 2020 | Clinical RN Preceptor : Improved Outcomes for Persons with Dementia Using Nursing Social Modeling and Person-Centered Care Plans | Learner Paced (Online) | 2.0 |
| TBA September 2020 |
Clinical RN Preceptor: Simulation Scenario with Real Nursing Students Focused on Applications (Location: DMC Simulation Lab) | 4.0 |
Total Contact Hours: 18.0
To earn the Clinical RN Preceptor Certificate, a Registered Nurse must successfully complete all 18 Educational Activity hours above and then complete a Clinical RN Preceptor Mentorship of 6 clinical days/over six weeks (6.0 Contact Hours - Cost $250.00) with Nursing Faculty who have demonstrated mentorship expertise. Clinical RN Preceptor Mentorships are by arrangement.
To earn contact hours for each class, the RN must attend the entire session/work through the Canvas module, complete a posttest with 75% or higher, and complete an evaluation. Planners and presenters have no bias to report or conflict of interest. Not joint provided. No Sponsorship.
To register: Contact Dr. Donna Huddleston or Rebecca De La Garza at 361-698-2872 or email dhuddleston@delmar.edu; registrations for some RNs are paid through agreements with healthcare facilities.
Del Mar College is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Texas Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Page last updated May 27, 2020.
