as in teacher
a person whose occupation is to give formal instruction in a school
a preceptor at a small English boarding school
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Recent Examples of preceptor
This involves pairing each nursing student with an experienced nurse preceptor from day one — an approach that builds clinical confidence early while honoring the vital role of bedside nurses in education.
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Shakira Henderson, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
To become a preceptor, nurses must undergo extensive training—often at their own expense.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
To become a registered nurse, most states require several hundred hours of clinical training led by a certified nurse preceptor.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
According to a recent report, a shortage of nursing school faculty, including nurse preceptors, is greatly restricting nursing program enrollments.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
By offering a financial incentive to nurse preceptors, my PRECEPT Nurses Act will help America rebuild our health care workforce.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
To become a preceptor, nurses must undergo extensive training—often at their own expense.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Learning from multiple types of physicians at the same time also gives students the ability to make connections they, or even their preceptors, might have missed otherwise, Lines said.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 29 July 2024
Sanders was her preceptor, showing her the ropes, from pumps to caring for critically ill patients and managing medications.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Shakira Henderson, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
To become a preceptor, nurses must undergo extensive training—often at their own expense.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
To become a registered nurse, most states require several hundred hours of clinical training led by a certified nurse preceptor.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
According to a recent report, a shortage of nursing school faculty, including nurse preceptors, is greatly restricting nursing program enrollments.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
By offering a financial incentive to nurse preceptors, my PRECEPT Nurses Act will help America rebuild our health care workforce.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
To become a preceptor, nurses must undergo extensive training—often at their own expense.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Learning from multiple types of physicians at the same time also gives students the ability to make connections they, or even their preceptors, might have missed otherwise, Lines said.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 29 July 2024
Sanders was her preceptor, showing her the ropes, from pumps to caring for critically ill patients and managing medications.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preceptor
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She was also backed by the Liberty & Justice for Kentucky PAC, with a nearly $500,000 campaign contribution that included $200,000 from the Jefferson County teachers' union's PAC.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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The actor played a suburban high school teacher named Bob Adams.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Laptops and tablets create barriers between you and the instructor.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
5 Aug. 2025
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Hilton also wants to implement a letter grade system for schools and reform teacher tenure, which gives educators stronger job protections and is typically granted after two school years.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Johnson has worked as an educator for nearly 30 years, and has been employed by District U-46 for her entire career.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Preceptor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preceptor. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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