Practical strategies to grow the next generation of NPs—without adding to your workload. Precepting isn’t just a service to your profession—it's one of the most meaningful ways to shape how future NPs think, communicate, and practice. But let's be honest: teaching while managing a full clinical day can feel like juggling flaming torches on roller skates. You’re not alone, and you don’t need to overhaul your workflow to be an excellent preceptor. Small, intentional teaching mo

Formative feedback is one of the most powerful tools NP educators and preceptors have — and yet, it is often the most underutilized. Graduate-level NP learners don’t simply need to be told whether something was done correctly or incorrectly. They need coaching and feedback rooted in adult learning principles  that supports growth, reflection, clinical reasoning development, and confidence. But here’s what often gets overlooked: Formative feedback is not about final judgment