APRN Preceptor Benefits Policy FAQs
Preceptors are an integral part of our DNP and CAGS programs, providing essential mentorship and knowledge to our students. In addition to personal and professional fulfillment, UMassD preceptors gain multiple benefits as part of our campus community. This page addresses the most frequently asked questions regarding preceptor benefits.
The APRN Preceptor Benefits Policy is designed to recognize and thank APRN preceptors for their contribution to our nurse practitioner students’ clinical education experiences. The policy includes several benefits. APRN preceptors may avail themselves of all or some of these benefits.
Questions may be directed to the DNP Graduate Program Director and/or to the Graduate Program Administrative Assistant.
The CNHS offers a tuition waiver for approved courses to APRNs precepting in our DNP or CAGS programs. The waiver covers the cost of the 3-credit course tuition. There are other expenses associated with the course that are not covered by the waiver. Please see the university tuition and fees for details.
Every 250 hours of preceptorship earns one 3-credit tuition waiver.
The tuition waiver may be used for the following program offerings:
You could use one waiver to cover the costs of 3 tuition credits and pay out of pocket for the additional credit.
Alternatively, you could use two waivers; however, please note the waivers cannot be prorated or split to cover the final credit.
Yes, you may continue to precept and continue to receive tuition waivers per the policy.
The waivers should be used within 3 years of earning them.
We hope you will take advantage of the other benefits if you do not need or want the tuition waiver.
You may bank your waiver for 3 years, in case you decide to use it in the future.
No, you are not able to give your waiver to someone else. The APRN who earns the waiver is the only person who may use it.
An invitation will be sent to preceptors via email.
You may use the campus library during regularly scheduled hours. To use the computers, go to the Circulation Desk, present a photo ID and request a Day Pass.
For remote access, please contact the Graduate Program Administrative Assistant.
Your email is automatically added to the list.
The College will provide partial registration support for up to 10 preceptors/per year on a “first come” basis. Preceptors will need to contact the Graduate Program Administrative Assistant and request partial registration support and any other details related to this benefit.