Advanced Practice Provider Preceptor Certificate

Program Overview

The APP Preceptor Program at Villanova stands apart as the only fully integrated, academically grounded, interactive training experience designed specifically for Advanced Practice Providers. Blending evidence‑based teaching principles, real‑time mentorship, reflective practice and a comprehensive Preceptor Toolkit, this program equips APPs not just to precept but also to lead, mentor and elevate clinical education in their organizations.

Course Objectives

At the completion of the course, the participant will be prepared to:

• Describe the roles and responsibilities of a nurse preceptor
• Apply adult learning theory to clinical teaching
• Demonstrate effective communication and feedback strategies
• Address common preceptorship challenges with evidence-based solutions
• Design individualized orientation plans for new Advanced Practice Provider

Program Highlights

Format: Online with interactive modules and live Zoom sessions

Duration: 6 weeks (September 14 – October 25, 2026)

Orientation: September 9, 2026 (12:00 - 1:00 via Zoom)

Live Sessions: Wednesday 9/16; 10/7 & 10/21/26  (12–1 PM EST)

Faculty: Susan K. Meyers, PhD, CRNP, CNE – Clinical Associate Professor

Why Choose this Program

• Lead with Confidence: Learn strategies to support new nurses during their transition to practice.
• Enhance Your Skills: Explore adult learning theory, communication techniques and conflict resolution.
• Invest in Yourself: Gain tools for time management and self-care while balancing multiple roles.
• Digital Badge: Participants earn a Digital Badge that confirms mastery of core competencies aligned with the 2021 AACN Essentials. This badge highlights the program's adherence to current industry.

Registration Fee

$349/participant (15% discount for professional partners)

Participant Requirements

Each participant can expect to spend four hours per week on: reading relevant resources, sharing ideas in response to questions posed, and reading and responding to other participants' posts. Performance is measured using a non-graded rubric established by the faculty.

Participants MUST attend all three synchronous sessions, submit all three discussion board post as stated in the rubric, and complete and submit all evaluations to receive a certificate of completion. 

Program Benefits

• Build a ready-to-use Personal Preceptor Toolkit
• Receive 25 contact hours and certificate of completion
• Receive a digital badge for social media posting
• Full access to Villanova’s library