Preceptors are our partners in education by providing supervised clinical experiences that allow students to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to clinical practice. Preceptors provide an essential bridge linking students’ previously learned behaviors to current professional nursing values. Students benefit from the individualized instruction that preceptors provide.

Preceptors also benefit from their experiences with UH nursing students. Preceptors discover that this role brings status, increased job satisfaction, advancement of practice, and recognition by faculty and other expert practitioners. Other benefits include invitations to Gessner College of Nursing functions and scholarship opportunities.

• Undergraduate Preceptors Handbook
• Graduate Preceptors Handbook
• Doctoral Preceptors Handbook

Policies

Preceptors are valued professionals who help in the educational process to form, mentor, and provide valuable experience to nursing students. The policy outlines the responsibilities of preceptors, clinical facilitators, and faculty.

• S134: Student, Preceptor, Clinical Facilitator, and Faculty Responsibilities

Undergraduate Preceptor Tuition Waiver Information

The State of Texas has encouraged Texas Nurses to partner with educational institutions by offering a $500 Tuition Waiver for either the Preceptor or the Preceptor’s Child at any state university. More information can be found at College for All Texans’ financial aid page.

Waiver Steps

To receive an Undergraduate Preceptor Tuition Waiver at the University of Houston, please do the following:

1. Complete the Preceptor Agreement and Credentials form.
2. Receive a copy of the verified Agreement.
3. Follow the application instructions on the financial aid page on the College for All Texans website.
4. The completed application, along with the completed and verified Agreement and the UH student’s PeopleSoft ID can be taken to the Student Business Services at the Welcome Center or emailed to waivers@uh.edu.