Preceptor Awards

Preceptor Award recipients are nominated by students enrolled in the UC College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing programs. Two recipients are chosen and recognized with a plaque and monetary award. Recognition is based on:

• Commitment to serving as a University of Cincinnati preceptor (measured by number of students precepted across semesters)
• Being receptive to students' needs in the clinical environment
• Sharing expertise and passion with the next generation of registered nurses
• Demostrating professionalism, leadership and management skills
• Acting as a positive role model with well-developed interpersonal skills

*Eligible precepted experiences must take place during Summer 2025, Fall 2025, or Spring 2026. Nominations are accepted by April 1, 2026.

Preceptor Award recipients are nominated by UC College of Nursing graduate students enrolled in advanced practice nursing programs. Two recipients — one from the tri-state region of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana and one from outside the tri-state region — are chosen and recognized with a plaque and monetary award. Recognition is based on:

• Commitment to serving as a University of Cincinnati preceptor (measured by number of students precepted and number of hours precepted)
• Being receptive to students' needs in the clinical environment
• Sharing expertise and passion with the next generation of advanced practice nurses
• Demonstrating professionalism, leadership and management skills
• Acting as a positive role model with well-developed interpersonal skills
  

*Eligible precepted experiences must take place during Summer 2025, Fall 2025, or Spring 2026. Nominations are accepted by April 1, 2026.

As part of its Preceptor Awards program, UC College of Nursing also recognizes clinical sites that go above and beyond to provide clinical placement opportunities for UC graduate students in advanced practice nursing programs. UC College of Nursing selects two sites — one from the tri-state region of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana and one from outside the tri-state region — for the recognition, based on several factors:

• Number of students precepted during Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 terms
  
• Number of precepted hours completed at the site during Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 terms
• Evaluations of the site from students
  
• A demonstrated willingness to collaborate with UC faculty and staff
  
• Sustained commitment to UC's advanced practice nursing students