UPDATE 12/21/11: Please note that all preceptor assignments for Spring 2012 have been made and only applications bearing a preceptor's signature of agreement will be accepted at this time. Preceptorship applications for Summer 2012 will be accepted without a preceptor's signature until April 30th, 2012. These deadlines do not guarantee placement, but will allow us the amount of time necessary to try and meet the needs of as many students as possible during periods of high demand, as preceptorship availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mid-Level Preceptorship Opportunities at Ochsner
The Physician Assistant (PA) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) preceptorship programs at Ochsner will allow a PA student and graduate-level nursing student (pursuing the nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist role) to work closely with a physician or mid-level provider as he/she develops the clinical expertise for a beginning role as a PA or APRN. The length of the preceptorship will be determined by the designated number of hours prescribed by their academic program. The PA or APRN student should have objectives to be met by collaborative practice with the preceptor. Ochsner will provide the student guidance in the development of clinical expertise and a model of professional practice.
Application Process
- Complete the
Application for Mid-Level Provider Clinical Rotations Form and submit to Academics: tlott@ochsner.org.
- The Academic Division will locate and obtain approval from available preceptor.
- Upon approval from the preceptor, PA and APRN students must provide documentation of the following to the Education Department
- Personal health insurance documentation (copy of insurance card is sufficient)
- Immunization Titers (MMR, Varicella)
- Proof of completed Hepatitis B vaccine series
- Proof of annual TB skin test
- Proof of seasonal flu vaccine (required for students rotation between December-April)
- Clear criminal background check (national)
- Clean urine drug screen performed by a SAMHSA approved lab
- American Heart Association issued BLS card
In addition to the above, all APRN students must provide documentation of the following to the Education Department:
- Student registers and is oriented with Academics on or before the start date of the preceptorship.
Contact Information
Undergraduate Medical Education
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
1514 Jefferson Highway
Brent House 639
New Orleans, LA 70121