Frequently Asked Questions

It is encouraged to train students on the EMR system and allow them to enter information in the medical record as a supplement to preceptor notes. However, all medical entries must be identified as “student” and include the student’s signature with the designation “NP-S”. The preceptor cannot bill for the services of a student however, students can participate and contribute to all billable services if students are directly supervised by the preceptor under the following conditions:

1) the patient is examined by the preceptor; and

2) the preceptor participates in and supervises the assessment and plan.

Students may transmit prescribing information for the preceptor, but the preceptor must sign all prescriptions. For clinical rotation sites that use electronic prescriptions, they must log into the system under his/her own password and personally sign and send the electronic prescription.

Each student is fully covered for malpractice insurance by Boise State University. Students completing a rotation with a preceptor or site that may end up becoming an employer must maintain a “student” role in the facility and should not assume responsibilities of an employee until after graduation from the program.

Yes, it is linked to the Preceptor Information Form

Boise State university offers many benefits to preceptors, financial compensation is not one of them.

Preceptors in Oregon may be eligible for a tax credit. 

Preceptors in Idaho may be eligible to apply for a grant via the Idaho Workforce Development Council.

On a case-by-case basis.  Please check with the Clinical Placement Team or the BS-DNP Program leadership.

Yes, most students can precept with an MD, DO, NP, or PA with the exception of a few states.  Please check with the Clinical Placement Team for more information.

No, that is the responsibility of the clinical instructor

Boise State students can perform any skills they have been checked off on or any skill supervised by their preceptor.