If students carpool, only the driver of the car may bill. For Durham campus students, the distance traveled must be greater than 10 miles one way from either Duke University School of Nursing or the student's home, whichever is the shorter distance, to the clinical site. The shortest distance must be greater than 10 miles one way and the student must bill only the shortest mileage. Students should keep weekly records of travel using the Travel Log for Mileage Reimbursement to ensure accuracy. Preceptor selection and responsibilities Nurses and other health professionals who are qualified and who have expressed an interest in serving as preceptors or resource persons are selected by the course faculty to work with students in the practicum component of the specialty courses.
Preceptors are familiar with the nursing courses and goals for the student experiences.
Participate in the orientation of graduate students to the practicum setting. Provide input in determining student goals. Identify learning experiences for students. Confer with students as necessary to assess progress and determine learning needs. Confer with faculty regarding students' progress.